Discover a collection of extraordinary letters in this magical new volume of short stories. In Letters to Anyone and Everyone, Toon Tellegen depicts the correspondence between his animal characters and the world around them. These surreal and philosophical tales will capture the imaginations of readers everywhere. Perfectly complemented by Jessica Ahlberg's delicate illustrations, these stories are intelligent, moving and funny. 'Two twinkling gems...delicate, idiosyncratic...thoughtful and unusual...a delight for anyone lucky enough to read them' - Booksellers Choice by Lindsey Stainer of Blackwells

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 156 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Boxer Books Limited .

Jessica Ahlberg is an illustrator and author living in Brighton, Sussex. She is the daughter of the celebrated Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of celebrated classics such as The Jolly Postman, Peepo! and Each Peach Pear Plum. Toon Tellegen is one of Holland's most celebrated writers for both children and adults. He started his literary career as a poet, and began writing for children in the mid-1980s. In his dreamlike animal stories, Toon explores his fascination with the incomprehensible and unpredictable side of human behaviour. A G. P. for many years, he now writes full time from his home in Amsterdam. Jessica Ahlberg, daughter of the acclaimed author/illustrator team, Janet and Allan Ahlberg, studied fine art at Winchester College and has gone on to illustrate several books for children. She likes, among other things, writing letters, looking at maps, reading books, doing DIY and making cakes. She lives in Brighton and loves walking by the sea and sometimes swimming in it.