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Titles in This Set:
The Everywhere Bear
The Gruffalo's Child Song and Other Songs
The Cook and the King
The Magic Paintbrush
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Age Range: 3-7 years
Overview:
This four-book paperback set brings together Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books for ages 3-7. From a lost class mascot's adventure to a rhyming royal kitchen caper and a magical folk tale, it showcases Donaldson's trademark rhythm, humour and warmth. Illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, Axel Scheffler, David Roberts and Joel Stewart, these titles suit shared reading and bedtime stories, building early literacy confidence and making a wonderful gift.
About the Books:
The Everywhere Bear follows a class teddy who goes missing after slipping from a child's backpack, journeying through a drainpipe, a river and the open sea before finding his way home, with gentle themes of friendship and belonging. The Gruffalo's Child Song and Other Songs gathers nine of Donaldson's popular songs, set to music with piano and guitar chords and brought to life with Axel Scheffler's playful illustrations, perfect for singalong story sessions. The Cook and the King is a lively rhyming tale about a royal cook whose clever menus are tested by a fussy king's ever-changing appetite, with David Roberts' expressive illustrations adding humour to a story about kindness and compromise. The Magic Paintbrush, adapted from a traditional folk tale, follows a resourceful girl whose enchanted paintbrush brings her drawings to life, who must use her gift wisely when greed threatens her community; Joel Stewart's vibrant artwork gives the story a timeless feel. Together, these four stories offer adventure, music, humour and gentle moral lessons, delivered in Donaldson's signature rhyming verse that children find easy to follow and enjoy hearing read aloud again and again.
Key Benefits:
- Four much-loved paperback picture books by bestselling author Julia Donaldson in one set.
- Features rhyming, read-aloud text that helps build early literacy and listening skills.
- Illustrated by four talented artists: Rebecca Cobb, Axel Scheffler, David Roberts and Joel Stewart.
- Includes a songbook title with piano and guitar chords for singalong fun.
- Great value bundle and gift idea for children aged 3-7.
- Perfect for bedtime stories, classroom reading corners and family library shelves.
About the Author:
Julia Donaldson is a bestselling British author and playwright best known for The Gruffalo, one of the most successful children's picture books of all time. She served as Children's Laureate from 2011 to 2013 and has written well over a hundred books for children, many with illustrator Axel Scheffler and other acclaimed artists. Renowned for her musical, rhyming storytelling style, Donaldson's books are read-aloud favourites in homes, nurseries and schools worldwide, delighting generations of young readers.
Why You'll Love This Set:
A joyful bundle of rhyme, humour and heart from one of Britain's favourite children's authors. Ideal for read-aloud sessions, building confidence with rhythmic text, and introducing young readers to a treasured collection they'll revisit again and again.
Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the UK paperback edition with UK ISBN as listed.
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