Happy Families Series by Allan Ahlberg & Others Illustrated 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Paperback

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Happy Families Series by Allan Ahlberg & Others Illustrated 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Paperback

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  • Titles in the set: 1
  • Mr Biff the Boxer 2
  • Mrs Wobble the Waitress 3
  • Master Track's Train 4
  • Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter 5
  • Mr Creep the Cook 6

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Allan Ahlberg's Happy Families series is packed full of heart-warming and funny tales that will delight young readers. These classic stories are packed with humour and morals that children can learn from while the hugely appealing and vibrant illustrations and sense of humour running throughout adds extra appeal even on repeated reads.The picture books focus on characters who find themselves tangled up in all sorts of crazy everyday situations, by the wonderful Allan Ahlberg, creator of award winning picture books like Each Pear Pear Plum and The Jolly Postman - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. From Mrs Lather's battle with the laundry to Mr Biff the Boxer's battle to get fit and Mr Tick the Teacher's approach to learning, these books are funny, traditional and charming.

Titles in the set: 1. Mr Biff the Boxer 2. Mrs Wobble the Waitress 3.

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Master Track's Train 4. Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter 5. Mr Creep the Cook 6.

Miss Jump the Jockey 7. Mrs Lather's Laundry 8. Mr Tick the Teacher 9.

Master Bun the Bakers' Boy 10. Miss Brick the Builders' Baby

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  • Mr Biff the Boxer A brand new, bigger, edition of an Ahlberg Happy Families classic. Mr Biff and Mr Bop are boxers and deadly rivals too. Mr Bop is fit and lean and Mr Biff . . . Well, Mr Biff likes a cream cake or two. Will he ever be able to toughen up in time for the annual charity match. Mrs Wobble the Waitress A brand new, bigger, edition of an Ahlberg Happy Families classic. Mrs Wobble LOVES her job as a waitress but, oh dear, there's one big problem
  • she wobbles!! And when she wibbles and wobbles and drops jelly everywhere, it's time for a new job! Luckily, Mr Wobble, and all the Wobble children have a cunning plan . . . Master Track's Train Here is an announcement! The train approaching platform two is full of stolen goods . . . Mr Track is the train driver, and Mrs Track is the driver's wife. Toby Track is their little boy and he is exceptionally good at jumping onto stolen trains and rescuing them from crooks! Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter Daisy Dirt's dad is a dustman on the dole, but her mum has remarried a Duke and is a filthy rich Duchess. Poor Daisy doesn't know whether she's coming or going, whether she's rich or poor
  • until everything changes . . .Based on the classic 'Happy Families' card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. Mr Creep the Cook Mr Creep the Crook is a bad man, and all his family are bad too
  • even Growler his dog. But when he escapes from jail and heads to the seaside, he finds out that being bad is not such a good idea after all ...The "Happy Families" series is designed for use at home or at school. Miss Jump the Jockey Miss Jump the Jockey is a hilarious picture book by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Andre Amstutz. Miss Josie Jump the jockey can't wait to gallop in a race like her mum, her brother and even her grandma, but everyone says she's too young. But then grandma's horse gets a sore throat and Jimmy Jump gets a splinter in his bottom so she might get her chance at last... Mrs Lather's Laundry A classic Happy Families story written by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Andre Amstutz Mrs Lather is getting quite worked up in her laundry. She hates washing socks, she hates washing vests, she really doesn't much like washing trousers or dresses either. But her job gets rather more difficult when her customers start bringing in more unusual washing loads ...The 'Happy Families' series is designed for use at home or at school. Mr Tick the Teacher One of the classic Happy Families stories written by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Faith Jaques. Mr Tick loves teaching his six children at their little school. But then they hear news that all small schools must close, so Mr Tick starts teaching some rather unusual lessons
  • in how to trick stern school inspectors. Based on the classic 'Happy Families' card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. Master Bun the Bakers' Boy Bertie Bun was born to be a baker. His mum is a baker. His dad is a baker. Even his grandparents were bakers. But Bertie has a big problem
  • he's bored of bread! He wants to be a butcher's boy, or a bus-driver's boy or even a balloonist's boy
  • and his wishes are going to land him in lots of trouble ... Miss Brick the Builders' Baby Mr and Mrs Brick are builders, just like their mothers and fathers and grandmothers and grandfathers. But their new baby doesn't seem to be following in their footsteps. Instead of building things up, she keeps knocking things down!

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