Funnybones
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Three skeletons--a grownup, a child, and a dog--take a walk at night through a dark town.
Allan Ahlberg Books
Allan Ahlberg is celebrated as one of the UK's most acclaimed and successful children's authors. His writing is characterized by playful language and insightful perspectives on the world of childhood, often infused with a gentle touch of the absurd. Ahlberg's style is both accessible and enriching, making his books a beloved choice for readers of all ages. His works frequently explore themes of family, friendship, and everyday adventures with a unique and engaging outlook.
Daisy Dirt has an amazing life as she zooms between two homes - one with her Dad who is a dustman on the dole, and one with her Mum who has married a Duke with a Daimler. But when the Duke loses his money and her Dad wins the lottery it is a different story.
A teddy bear with a rather inflated opinion of himself has a series of not-always-pleasant adventures before finding a real home.
Mrs Wobble the Waitress
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
When Mrs. Wobble is fired from her job for wobbling, the young Wobbles figure out a way to overcome her problem. Suggested level: junior.
Friendly Matches
- 86 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A collection of football poems covering many aspects of the game. It is written in a variety of verse forms - sonnets, rhyming couplets, and more.
Mr. Biff the Boxer
- 28 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Comic stories for 6-8 year olds based on the card game of " Happy Families " .
It was a Dark and Stormy Night
- 36 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Antonio, a small boy who has been kidnapped by brigands, passes the dark and stormy night in thier cave weaving incredible stories for their own exploits - and solves his own problem of how to escape.
Master Money the Millionaire (Happy Families)
Mrs Plug the Plumber
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Whenever a plumber is needed in the town, people call for Mrs Plug. And wherever she goes, Mr Plug and the baby Plugs go too. Then one night she uses her plumbing tools to save a rich man from a robber and the family end up setting sail on their biggest plumbing adventure ever!Based on the classic 'Happy Families' card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing 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.
Comic stories for 6-8 year olds based on the card game of "Happy Families". This text features Mr Cosmo, the conjurer.
