The Man Who Wore All His Clothes - Allan Ahlberg

Allan Ahlberg is the much loved & prolific children's author whose creations include the Jolly Postman, Peepo! & Burglar Bill. The Man Who Wore... is divided into mini chapters. In Chapter One he puts on ALL his clothes, to his family's great approval ("Don't forget your hats, Dear," said Mrs Gaskett). But why? We have to read to the very end of the book to find out, in the course of which all the family in different ways encounter a fleeing bank robber & chaos ensues. Will anyone stop the robber? This book will appeal to children who enjoy Ahlberg's Slow Dog stories: the bite-sized chunks of text dotted around bright, simple ...  Read the complete review

My kids and I really enjoyed this book. Allan Ahlberg is a brilliant writer: his characters are charming and interesting, his books have great plots, and there are loads of funny little details. In this one, the car radio keeps getting things wrong, wishing everyone a Happy Easter (it's not Easter!). A reversing truck says 'I am reversing. I am reversing. I am tipping over.' Mr Gaskitt does indeed wear all his clothes, and it's only at the end that we find out why. Mrs Gaskitt is in danger. Gus and Gloria's teacher is away, and they have a terrifying substitute teacher. In other words, it's like every other Gaskitt book. This is one you can read to ...  Read the complete review