Titles in this set:Mr Biff the BoxerMrs Wobble the WaitressMaster Track’s TrainMiss Dirt the Dustmans DaughterMr Creep the CookMiss Jump the JockeyMrs Lathers LaundryMr Tick the TeacherMaster Bun the Bakers BoyMiss Brick the Builders Baby

Mr Biff the BoxerA 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. Mrs Wobble the WaitressA 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. Master Track’s TrainHere 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 DaughterDaisy 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 CookMr 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”. Miss Jump the JockeyMiss 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. Mrs Lather’s LaundryA 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 TeacherOne 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’ BoyBertie 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 hes bored of bread! He wants to be a butchers boy, or a bus-drivers boy or even a balloonists boy and his wishes are going to land him in lots of trouble Miss Brick the Builders’ BabyMr 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! Based on the classic ‘Happy Families’ card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school.