Under the Table

Now here’s another story for you, full of such fun and exciting stuff, you will surely love it...

Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman are back! Hold on tight for a funny and quirky new story set in the same world as their celebrated classics, The Pencil and The Runaway Dinner.

One morning, Banjo is helping his dad to wash the car. His little sister Elsie comes running up. "There's an egg in my egg cup!" she yells. "And a great big grey thing ... UNDER THE TABLE!" Brimming over with Allan Ahlberg's idiosyncratic voice, charm and character, and perfectly matched with Bruce Ingman's bold and playful illustrations, Under the Table is an irresistible read-aloud full of surprises ... oh, does Elsie discover such wonderful (and unexpected!) new friends in her lively and happy home!

About the Author

Allan Ahlberg is one of the most acclaimed and successful authors of children’s book writing today. His popular titles (many of which were illustrated by his late wife, Janet Ahlberg) include “Each Peach Pear Plum”, “Peepo!”and “The Jolly Postman”, which, with its sequels, has sold over five million copies worldwide.

He lives in Sussex, UK. He has won numerous awards for his books including, the Kurt Maschler Award in 1986, The Children’s Book Award in 1987, the Blue Peter Book Award 2001, and The Children’s Book Award: Books for Young Children award 2002.

About the Illustrator

Bruce Ingman is a critically acclaimed author and illustrator and winner of the 1996 Mother Goose Award as the most exciting British newcomer to children’s picture books. Bruce completed an MA in Illustration from the Royal College of Art and has taught in several colleges. His illustrations have appeared in magazines such as Vogue and his first book, “Martha’s Away”, was published in 1995 to critical acclaim.

Not only was his book honoured with the National Art Library Award, but Bruce was presented with the prestigious Mother Goose Award as the most exciting British newcomer to children’s picture books. Since then, he has written and illustrated several more children’s books, including “Bad News! I’m in Charge!”, a sly look at every kid’s wildest dream come true, and “The Runaway Dinner”, written by Allan Ahlberg. Bruce lives in London, UK.