Pippa the dog always runs towards Martin Studer, a postman from Brisbane, Australia, whenever she sees him – she loves getting mail! In fact, the pooch enjoys it so much, the postman even writes tiny letters specially for her not to upset the good girl. “Sometimes, Pippa comes out for the daily

By Anne Cacherell Reading stimulates children’s imagination and increases their understanding of the world. It helps them improve their vocabulary and increases their general knowledge. It is also one of the best ways to explore cultures, places, the past and the future without having to travel.

Postmen take their job seriously. Stateside they even have a little song trumpeting their perseverance in the face of all forms of precipitation. In Europe there’s an extra verse about the pesky Tour de France. Witness this postman losing his damn mind when he discovers his route is being blocked