Will Goes to the Post Office

by Olof Landström, Lena Landström, Elisabeth Kallick Dyssegaard (Translator)

Will's uncle has sent him a mysterious and gigantic package! All Will's friends help him to carry it home, and stay to find out what's inside.

Genres: Picture Books

28 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Olof Landström, born 1943, is a Finnish illustrator and animator. He has also produced animated television series for children.

Olof Landström was born in Turku, Finland in 1943. In his teens, he moved with his family to Stockholm and started at Konstfack, the line for advertising and book crafts. After graduating in 1963, he worked on illustration assignments and also came out with three children's books at Bonniers. In 1969, he met Lena, his future wife and collaborator. Most of his books are written in collaboration with her, Lena Landström.

Reviews

[Miya Gaub · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the simplicity of this book in both the wording and in the pictures. While colorful, the pictures contain a perfect amount of information to tell the story. The wording is written in a way that would be easy for kids to both understand and to relate to. I believe this book is a good way to show children how the postal system works, given it shows the steps needed to receive a package from the start to the end. Will first is given a note from Uncle Ben saying he has sent him a package. Will and his friends walk to the post office, and are greeted with a welcoming desk attendant who is able to locate Will’s package. The friends all walk home together and open the package. I liked how the author chose to also include realistic aspects of the postal experience, such as long lines or the potential for packages to get lost (however, stating it is also unlikely). This book did a good job introducing an everyday aspect of like to kids who might not be familiar with the system.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the reasons I like this book is because I have a son named Will. He frequently goes to the post office with me. But the book itself has plenty going for it. It's a sweet, simple book. My son loves it. The text is very simple, the pictures are simple. I think that is a major part of its appeal. Not every book has to have complicated pictures and complex plots. But it's cute, has a nice ending, and my 5 year old liked it.

[The Brothers · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very dull book. Will and some little friends walk to the post office to pick up a package. Almost as fun as seeing Will "watch paint dry."

Simple, uninteresting illustrations.