The award-winning Ahlbergs take a clever look at some popular expressions. Stories about a real Clothes Horse, a woman who saves parts of her life for a rainy day, a trip to No Man's Land, and a Night Train that really can deliver the night are sure to delight young readers. Full-color illustrations.

 

There are 48 pages in this book. This is a short story book. This book was published 2000 by Penguin Books Ltd .

Allan Ahlberg is the author of nuemrous award-winning and popular children's books, including the HAPPY FAMILIES series and PLEASE MRS BUTLER, a book of school poems. Mark Williams is one of the stars of the BBC's THE FAST SHOW. Husband and wife team Allan and Janet Ahlberg created many popular picture books for young readers, including the Jolly Postman series and Each Peach Pear Plum , which was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal for distinguished illustration in the UK.