About the Book The classic childrens game book. Thousands of children have enjoyed the Ahlbergs pictorial guessing game--not only because the game is fun, but also because the pages contain action and humor and a sense of beauty. Full color. ALA Notable Childrens Book. Book Synopsis In this book with your little eye, take a look and play I spy - so starts the classic story from best-selling author/illustrator team, Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear Plum introduces favourite fairy tale characters, such as Tom Thumb and The Three Bears and, with a poem on each page hinting as to what is hiding in the picture, children are encouraged to participate and follow the story themselves. About the Author Allan Ahlberg s many award-winning and best-selling childrens stories include Peek-a-Boo!, Each Peach, Pear, Plum, The Jolly Postman, The Giant Baby , and The Better Brown Stories . Since Janets sadly premature death in 1994, Allan has continued to work, recently producing his beautiful tribute to her, Janets Last Book , and continues to create wonderful books for children of all ages. He lives in England.