Janet and Allan Ahlberg

Imagine a husband and wife who loved making books so much, they did it for 20 whole years! That was Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Allan was the super storyteller, and Janet was the brilliant artist who drew all the pictures.

Together, they created magical worlds that kids all over the world couldn't get enough of. Their books were so popular, they were always the first ones to be borrowed from the library!

One of their most famous books is called 'Each Peach Pear Plum'. It's like a super fun game of 'I Spy' for your eyes! You have to look very carefully at the colorful pictures to find hidden characters from old rhymes and stories. It's like a treasure hunt on every page! This book was so special, it was even picked as one of the top ten winning books for a big award.

Janet Ahlberg was such a talented artist that she won a very important award called the Kate Greenaway Medal not once, but TWICE! This award is for the best illustrations in children's books. Imagine winning a gold star for your drawings, but even bigger and better! Her pictures were so lively and full of character, they made every story jump right off the page.

Allan Ahlberg didn't just write books with Janet. He also wrote lots of other stories for different illustrators to draw. This means he had tons of amazing ideas for tales! Their books are still loved today because they are funny, exciting, and make you want to read them again and again. They showed everyone how wonderful it is to create stories and art together.