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Wonderful illustrations ive since bought mrs wobbles which is a hit, funny bones ok, each peach, pear, plum for my youngest and the jolly postman christmas book great. Penguin books, november 1997, isbn 9780140268720 wendy lynch, janet and allan ahlberg. Families come in all shapes and sizes, big ones, small ones, funny ones and even silly ones. Happy families collection allan ahlberg 10 books box set titles in the set mr biff the boxer, mrs wobble the waitress, master tracks train, miss dirt the dustmans daughter, mr creep the cook, miss jump. Happy families collection 10 books box set by allan ahlberg rrp. Awards allans work has been recognised by many of the top awards in childrens books, including the red house childrens book. Based on the classic happy families card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. Mr biff the boxer, master tracks train, miss dirt the dustmans. Mr cosmo the conjuror happy families, allan ahlberg, used. In this, the first ever funnybones book of all, we are introduced to the wonderful humour and fun of the muchloved series. Wonderful illustrations ive since bought mrs wobbles which is a hit, funny bones ok, each peach, pear, plum for my youngest and the jolly postman christmas book. The audio collection by allan ahlberg, read by alexander armstrong families come in all shapes and sizes. In this first ever audio collection you can discover the story of mrs wobble the waitress, mr biff the boxer, miss dirt the dustmans daughter and many more of allan ahlberg s beloved happy families.
Allan ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumbers mate and grave digger, is in the superleague of childrens writers. This set contains 10 classic stories including mr tick the teacher, mr biff the boxer, mrs lathers laundry and many more fantastic stories to enjoy. Buy happy families collection 10 books collection by allan ahlberg. Mr biff the boxer happy families series by allan ahlberg. Listen to the story of mrs wobble the waitress, mr biff the boxer, miss dirt the dustmans daughter and many more in the first ever audio collection of allan ahlbergs beloved happy families. The best thing to happen to beginner readers since dr seuss childrens rights workshop. Happy families books for sale in uk view 62 bargains. Allan ahlberg is one of britains bestloved childrens writers and is the author of over a hundred books. Happy families collection allan ahlberg 10 books set in a bag children gift pack. Janet ahlberg 21 october 1944 15 november 1994, nee janet hall, and allan ahlberg born 5 june 1938 were a british married couple who created many childrens books, including picture books that regularly appear at the top of most popular lists for public libraries. Ahlberg worked with a number of illustrators and the books were published by puffin books. Classic characters like burglar bill and the jolly postman have become firm favourites with a generation of children who are now reading. Janet and allan ahlbergs happy families series is full of wonderful and funny books, perfect for children learning to read. See the complete happy families series book list in order, box sets or.
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