Burglar Bill

Burglar Bill is a very naughty man. Each night, he eats a stolen supper and goes out stealing things. But when he accidentally steals a baby, it turns his naughty life upside down! Will Burglar Bill ever stop being so naughty? And how will he give the baby back? This cheeky tale by Janet and Allan Ahlberg is one of the funniest picture books of all time.

  • A timeless classic that children and parents love
  • By the brilliant team of Janet and Allan Ahlberg
  • Full of iconic images of Bill and his swag bag
  • Entertaining moral about turning over a new leaf

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  • loved it

    He stole lots of stuff but this book had a happy ending so I enjoyed it.

    6 March 2014

  • very funny book, I really enjoyed reading it!

    5 March 2014

  • I have read this book. But I read it a long time ago can somebody please tell me what happens again. thank you

    9 March 2013

  • loved it

    good book, I enjoyed it alot! :D

    8 March 2013

  • it was ok, my cousin got a bit panicked by the burgular but was fine by the end of the book

    7 March 2013

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  • Photo of Allan Ahlberg

    Allan Ahlberg

    Allan Ahlberg is one of Britain’s best-loved children’s writers and is the author of over a hundred books.

    Awards

    Allan’s work has been recognised by many of the top awards in children’s books, including The Red House Children’s Book Award for The Jolly Postman, The Man Who Wore All of His Clothes and The Pencil.

  • Awards

    Janet Ahlberg won many awards, most notably the Kate Greenaway Medal twice, for Each Peach, Pear, Plum and The Jolly Christmas Postman with husband Allan Ahlberg.

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