Emily Gravett 8 Books Collection Set - Blue Chameleon, Dogs, Matilda's Cat, Monkey and Me, Wolf Won't Bite, Old Hat, Again!, Tidy - Paperback Picture

Titles in This Set Blue Chameleon Dogs Matilda's Cat Monkey and Me Wolf Won't Bite! Old Hat Again! Tidy Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books Age Range: Ages 3-5 Overview This delightful Emily Gravett Collection brings together eight of her best-loved picture books in one covetable paperback set, perfect for building a young reader's first library. From the mischievous chameleon who cannot find where he belongs, to a cat who refuses to sit still for her portrait, each story showcases Gravett's signature blend of witty text and richly textured illustration. Ideal for storytime, bedtime, and classroom reading corners, this collection introduces children to themes of identity, friendship, tidiness, and courage through gentle humour. A wonderful gift for young book lovers and their families. About the Books Across these eight stories, Emily Gravett proves herself one of the most inventive picture-book creators working today. In Blue Chameleon, a lonely chameleon tries on the colours and patterns of everything around him in his search for a friend, teaching colour recognition and the value of connection. Dogs is a joyful, observational romp through the many shapes and personalities of our canine companions, told with Gravett's trademark visual wit. Matilda's Cat follows a determined little girl trying to work out exactly what her independent-minded cat enjoys, a warm and funny look at the bond between children and pets. Monkey and Me is an irresistibly rhythmic, repetitive read-aloud in which a child and her toy monkey act out a parade of animals, building language and movement skills. Wolf Won't Bite! playfully subverts the classic wolf-and-pigs tale with circus-performing pigs and a wolf who insists he is tame — until he isn't. Old Hat explores individuality and the courage to be different, as a rabbit's old hat becomes the height of fashion once everyone else moves on. Again! is a much-loved tale of a small dragon who can