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

Titles in This Set
1. Mr Biff the Boxer
2. Master Track's Train
3. Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter
4. Mr Creep the Crook
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

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780241534076
Publisher: Puffin Books
Age Range: 5-7 years

Overview
Inspired by the traditional card game, the Happy Families Series gathers ten short, funny stories about ten quirky working families. Written by beloved author Allan Ahlberg, each book stands alone as a quick, satisfying read, perfect for early independent readers building confidence and stamina. Full of warmth, gentle mischief and everyday heroes, this brand new paperback collection is a natural next step after picture books and a firm favourite in classrooms and homes across the UK.

About the Book(s)
Each story introduces a family built around a job or trade: Mr Biff the boxer with a weakness for cream cakes, accident-prone Mrs Wobble the Waitress, and Mrs Vole the busy vet with three cats, four dogs and no husband. Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter finds herself suddenly rich when her mum remarries a Duke, while Mr Tick the Teacher must outwit school inspectors. Master Track's Train, Miss Jump the Jockey, Master Money the Millionaire, Mrs Lather's Laundry and Mr Creep the Crook complete this popular set, sharing the same humour and warmth that has made the series a mainstay of early reading since 1980. Allan Ahlberg's simple, playful sentences and larger-than-life characters make these stories brilliant for reading aloud or for children taking their first confident steps into solo reading. Short enough to finish in one sitting yet full of personality, they keep young readers engaged from cover to cover. Collected in this ten-book set, they offer great value, letting children pick a new adventure every night. Teachers and parents have long relied on this series to support phonics practice, vocabulary building and a genuine love of stories.

• Ten complete, self-contained stories in one great-value paperback set
• Ideal for building reading confidence and stamina in ages 5-7
• Short, punchy chapters perfect for bedtime or classroom reading
• Warm, funny characters children quickly fall in love with
• Supports phonics, fluency and vocabulary development
• From a bestselling, award-winning children's author

About the Author
Allan Ahlberg is one of Britain's best-loved children's authors, with over 100 books to his name. A former teacher, postman and plumber's mate, he drew on these everyday experiences to create the warm, funny worlds of the Happy Families Series. With his late wife and illustrator Janet Ahlberg, he created award-winning classics including Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Postman, both Kate Greenaway Medal winners.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Ten funny, feel-good stories in one brilliant paperback set, perfect for growing readers who love quirky characters and quick, satisfying tales. A trusted classic that makes reading fun, ideal for bedtime, classrooms and gifting.

Please Note: Books are dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover exactly as shown in the listing images.