About The Lonely Mailman

Each day, the old mailman faithfully delivers special letters to his fellow forest animals. But the mailman never receives letters of his own. Then one day, everything changes.

Conversation Starters

The stories in our Nooksy library have been carefully chosen. They address important subjects for children such as making friends, managing emotions and being brave, to name a few.

Here are a few conversation suggestions to have with the little ones once you have finished the story:

• Why do you think the mailman writes and delivers so many letters to the forest animals?
• Why do you think the mailman is so shy?
• Why is it important to the forest animals to thank the old mailman?
• How could you show selfless acts of kindness in your life?

While you're here: Check out more books from our collection of books about kindness and empathy.

Great Read-Together Books to Encourage a Love for Reading

Discover all of the books now available as part of the Nooksy’s library of impact children’s books for creating meaningful connections with faraway family. Discover how books encourage connection with our children.

Explore more insightful thoughts and topics at the Nooksy blog, including the amazing benefits of reading to your child. Find out why kids are so prone to holiday tantrums, learn how picture books develop literacy and discover how reading develops empathy.

Then discover our recent and colourful Squiggle Wiggles book preview, as well as The Magic Hat Shop book preview. And see even more of the stories behind the stories with our We Walk Through the Forest book preview and our I Can Be Kind book review.

Find out what makes you special in The Shooting Star and see the latest stories in our kids books this week.

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