Burglar Bill
Burglar Bill
paperback
Published:
25 January, 1979
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Description
Who's that creeping down the street? Who's that climbing up the wall? Who's that coming through the window? Who's that? ... It's Burglar Bill!
Burglar Bill lives all by himself in a tall house full of stolen property. Every night (after eating his stolen fish and chips) he goes out to work... stealing things. From hats to baked beans, Burglar Bill will take anything!
But one day, Burglar Bill steals something very unexpected indeed.
And, it shows him that stealing has a cost!
Discover the timeless tale that has delighted young readers for generations. The perfect bedtime story, Burglar Bill is packed with bright illustrations and easy-to-read text.
Discover more classic children's books from the Ahlbergs:
The Jolly Postman
Cops and Robbers
Funnybones
Each Peach Pear Plum
Peepo!
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780140503012 |
| ISBN10 | 0140503013 |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 179 g |
| Product Dimensions | 212 x 275 x 4 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
Allan Ahlberg (Author)
Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Sussex.
Janet Ahlberg (Illustrator)
Janet Ahlberg, along with Allan Ahlberg, created some of the world's most popular picture books, including EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS POSTMAN, both winners of Greenaway Medals, and THE BABY'S CATALOGUE, inspired by their daughter Jessica. Janet died in 1994.