Michael Rosen & Quentin Blake 8 Picture Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Paperback - Funny Read-Aloud Stories - Brand New UK Edition

Titles in This Set Hard-Boiled Legs Smelly Jelly Smelly Fish Spollyolly-diddlytiddlyitis (The Doctor Book) / Old Mother Hubbard's Dog Needs A Doctor Under The Bed Old Mother Hubbard's Dog Dresses Up Old Mother Hubbard's Dog Learns To Play Old Mother Hubbard's Dog Takes Up Sport Condition : Brand New Format : Paperback ISBN : 9781406397260 Publisher : Walker Books Age Range : 5-7 Years Overview This joyful eight-book paperback set brings together some of Michael Rosen and John Yeoman's silliest rhymes and stories, brought vividly to life by Quentin Blake. Packed with wobbly-legged dogs, spotty ailments and flying beds, these scrapbook-style tales are built for reading aloud and returning to again and again. A brilliant introduction to comic verse for young readers aged five to seven, and a genuinely funny gift for any bookshelf. About the Books This collection gathers the much-loved "Old Mother Hubbard's Dog" stories alongside Michael Rosen's nonsense poems and tales, all illustrated in Quentin Blake's instantly recognisable, expressive style. In Hard-Boiled Legs , Smelly Jelly Smelly Fish , Under The Bed and Spollyolly-diddlytiddlyitis , everyday moments — breakfast, bedtime, a trip to the doctor — spiral into glorious chaos, with beds that sprout wings and doctor's visits that end in invented illnesses. Meanwhile, the four "Old Mother Hubbard's Dog" titles follow her mischievous pup as he causes mayhem playing sport, learning new games, dressing up and falling "ill" — much to Old Mother Hubbard's exasperation. Told in rollicking rhyme perfect for reading aloud, each story rewards repeat visits, with new jokes to spot in Blake's busy illustrations every time. Together, the eight books offer variety within a consistent tone: warm, witty, slightly anarchic humour that never talks down to young readers. It's the kind of collection requested at bedtime long after the first read, and works equally well for solo early readers or a shared laugh with a parent. A wonderful w