Allan Ahlberg brings together a brilliant 10 book collection
in the Happy Families Set. This set contains 10 classic stories including Mr
Tick the Teacher, Mr Biff the Boxer, Mrs Lather's Laundry and many more
fantastic stories to enjoy. Children aged 5-7 will love reading these stories.
Titles in the set:
1. Mr Biff the Boxer
2. Master Track's Train
3. Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter
4. Mr Creep the Cook
5. Mrs Vole the Vet
6. Mrs Wobble the Waitress
7. Miss Jump the Jockey
8. Master Money the Millionaire
9. Mrs Lather's Laundry
10. Mr Tick the Teacher
Description:
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. Gulp! Janet and Allan Ahlberg's Happy
Families series is full of wonderful and funny books, perfect for children
learning to read. This new, bigger, edition means that even younger children
can enjoy the stories. Look out for Mrs Wobble the Waitress, too! Allan
Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the
super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books
and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH
PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway
Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Bath.
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. It is guided by the Education
Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan
Ahlberg. The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss'
Children's Rights Workshop
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. It is guided by
the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author,
Allan Ahlberg. 'The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss'
"Children's Rights Workshop".
Mrs Vole the Vet
Mrs Vole the vet has one son, three daughters, three cats, four dogs and no
husband. She works day and night curing rabbits and leopards and hamsters and
elephants and every animal in between. But her children think she deserves some
attention too, so they decide to help her find a boyfriend . Based on the
classic 'Happy Families' card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal
for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education
Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan
Ahlberg. 'The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss'
Children's Rights Workshop.
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 . . .Janet and Allan Ahlberg's Happy Families series is full of
wonderful and funny books, perfect for children learning to read. This new,
bigger, edition means that even younger children can enjoy the stories. Look
out for Mr Biff the Boxer, too! Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman,
plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers.
He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet,
created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY
POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written
prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Bath.
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... Allan Ahlberg, a
former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the
super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books
and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH
PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway
Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Bath.
Look out for other hilarious Happy Familiies books!
Master Money the Millionaire
Master Money the Millionaire is a hilarious book by Allan Ahlberg and
illustrated by Andre Amstutz. Master Money is a very rich little boy indeed.
When he's only four years old, he finds buried treasure in his garden. When
he's five, he finds buried treasure in the sandpit at school. And, at six, he
finds buried treasure on the beach. But then Mister Creep the Crook finds him
... Look out for these Happy Families books, too!.
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. It is guided by the Education
Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan
Ahlberg. The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss'Children's
Rights Workshop
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. It
is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the
award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg. The best thing to happen to beginner
readers since Dr Seuss' Children's Rights Workshop.
