Renowned children's author Allan Ahlberg has died aged 87, Penguin Random House publishers has confirmed.
In a career which spanned more than five decades, Mr Ahlberg published 150 beloved books that included Funnybones, Under The Table and award-winning Each Peach Pear Plum.
His popular title The Jolly Postman sold more than six million copies worldwide and was also awarded the Kurt Maschler Award.
Following the news of his tragic passing, fellow children's author Michael Rosen has described Mr Ahlberg as a 'pioneer of great children's literature'.
In a heartwarming tribute posted to X, he added: You were clever, funny and wise. My children loved your books. So did and so do I.'
