{"title":"Farmyard Friends","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"farmyard-friends-4-books-collection-set-axel-scheffler-board-book","title":"Farmyard Friends 4 Books Collection Set by Axel Scheffler - Ages 2-5 - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFarmyard Friends: Higgly Hen\u003cbr\u003e\nFarmyard Friends: Portly Pig\u003cbr\u003e\nFarmyard Friends: Cuddly Cow\u003cbr\u003e\nFarmyard Friends: Gobbly Goat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Board Book\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781839945144\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Nosy Crow\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 2-5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Farmyard Friends 4 Books Collection Set brings together four charming, rhyming board book tales from bestselling illustrator Axel Scheffler, creator of The Gruffalo. Each sturdy, cased board book follows a lovable farmyard character - Higgly Hen, Portly Pig, Cuddly Cow and Gobbly Goat - through a simple, funny adventure. Perfect for toddlers and young children, this set is ideal for shared reading, gift-giving, and building early vocabulary through gentle, familiar farmyard stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn \u003cem\u003eHiggly Hen\u003c\/em\u003e, poor Higgly has lost her chicks and little ones can help her search the farmyard for clues as she hunts for them, learning that staying calm and hopeful leads to a happy ending. In \u003cem\u003ePortly Pig\u003c\/em\u003e, the mucky pig sets off in search of the biggest, muddiest puddle on the farm, only for the rain to threaten his fun - a playful story about curiosity and cause and effect. \u003cem\u003eCuddly Cow\u003c\/em\u003e follows a sleepy cow who visits each of her farmyard friends trying to find the comfiest spot for a good night's rest, making it a soothing choice for bedtime routines. Finally, in \u003cem\u003eGobbly Goat\u003c\/em\u003e, a hungry goat goes looking for something tasty to munch, discovering friends and food along the way. Across all four stories, Scheffler's warm, recognisable illustrations and simple, rhyming texts are designed for reading aloud, helping toddlers follow along and spot familiar animals. The sturdy, cased board format is built to withstand little hands, making these books ideal for everyday play and quiet story time. Together, the set offers a well-rounded introduction to farmyard life and the simple pleasures of friendship, food, mud and sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour complete board book stories from bestselling illustrator Axel Scheffler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy, cased board book format built for little hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, rhyming texts perfect for reading aloud to toddlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for building early vocabulary and farmyard animal recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift set for birthdays, new babies, and first libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamiliar, comforting characters for repeat bedtime and playtime reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAxel Scheffler is a bestselling, award-winning illustrator best known for illustrating The Gruffalo and its many follow-ups, alongside the popular Pip and Posy series. Born in Germany, Scheffler has illustrated dozens of children's books over a career spanning more than three decades, becoming one of the most instantly recognisable and best-loved illustrators in children's publishing. His warm, characterful artwork brings the Farmyard Friends to life with humour and charm perfectly suited to young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Farmyard Friends Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith four complete stories, durable board pages, and Axel Scheffler's irresistible artwork, this collection is a brilliant introduction to storytime for toddlers - and a lovely, long-lasting gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Book(s) will be dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axel Scheffler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807706386669,"sku":"PLD12242","price":13.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/farmyard-friends-4-books-axel-scheffler-board-book-set.jpg?v=1784306705"},{"product_id":"farmyard-friends-20-books-collection-set-ages-0-5-paperback","title":"Farmyard Friends 20 Books Collection Set - Childrens Animal Picture Books - Ages 0-5 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis and That\u003cbr\u003eTitus's Troublesome Tooth\u003cbr\u003eFox on the Farm\u003cbr\u003eTom's Tail\u003cbr\u003eYou're Too Small!\u003cbr\u003eChicken Licken\u003cbr\u003eIcky Little Duckling\u003cbr\u003eThe Busy Busy Day\u003cbr\u003eHave you got my Purr?\u003cbr\u003eGoose on the Loose\u003cbr\u003eLazy Ozzie\u003cbr\u003eGoodnight Farm\u003cbr\u003eDilly Duckling\u003cbr\u003eMummy's Little Sunflowers\u003cbr\u003eDora's Eggs\u003cbr\u003eThe Three Little Pigs\u003cbr\u003eOld MacDonald had a Farm\u003cbr\u003eBaa! 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A wonderful introduction to reading for toddlers and preschoolers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach title in this 20-book set takes young readers down to the farm, where clucking chickens, waddling ducklings, mischievous foxes and sleepy piglets get up to gentle adventures. The collection blends much-loved traditional tales — including Chicken Licken, The Three Little Pigs and Old MacDonald had a Farm — with original farmyard stories such as Fox on the Farm, Dilly Duckling, Dora's Eggs and Hushabye Lily. Vibrant illustrations bring every barn and field to life, while simple, rhythmic text makes these books ideal for reading aloud and building early vocabulary. Many carry gentle lessons about kindness, patience and family, wrapped in warm, familiar farmyard settings. Bedtime favourites such as Hushabye Lily and Goodnight Farm sit alongside livelier romps like Lazy Ozzie, giving parents plenty of choice from wind-down bedtime reading to playful daytime storytime. 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Because the set spans multiple individual titles, several different writers and illustrators have contributed their own farmyard tale to the collection, each bringing their own distinctive style of storytelling and artwork, while sharing a common thread of gentle humour, charming animal characters and reassuring, family-friendly themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Farmyard Friends Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith twenty stories in one bundle, there's always a fresh farmyard tale to enjoy — a brilliant way to fill a bookshelf, encourage independent reading and gift a world of animal adventures in one great-value paperback set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover artwork shown is the UK edition; ISBN reflects the UK edition as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43021026951405,"sku":"PLD11499","price":18.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/farmyard-friends-20-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1784320923"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/collections\/farmyard-friends.oembed","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}