Allan Ahlberg, the celebrated children's author, has died at age 87. His works with his late wife Janet (an award-winning illustrator), including "Woof!" "Each Peach Pear Plum" and "Funny Bones" were staples for kids around the world. He made headlines in 2014 when he refused a lifetime achievement award because it was sponsored by Amazon. Fellow author Michael Rosen wrote in his tribute on X "You were clever, funny and wise. My children loved your books. So did and so do I." Here's more from @BBCNews.

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Allan Ahlberg, celebrated children's author, dies aged 87

He wrote more than 150 books, including The Jolly Postman and Each Peach Pear Plum.

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