Allan Ahlberg’s Happy Families series is packed full of heart-warming and funny tales that will delight young readers.

These classic stories are packed with humour and morals that children can learn from while the hugely appealing and vibrant illustrations and sense of humour running throughout adds extra appeal even on repeated reads.The picture books focus on characters who find themselves tangled up in all sorts of crazy everyday situations, by the wonderful Allan Ahlberg, creator of award winning picture books like Each Pear Pear Plum and The Jolly Postman – both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. From Mrs Lather’s battle with the laundry to Mr Biff the Boxer’s battle to get fit and Mr Tick the Teacher’s approach to learning, these books are funny, traditional and charming.

Titles in the set:

1. Mr Biff the Boxer
2. Mrs Wobble the Waitress
3. Master Track’s Train
4. Miss Dirt the Dustman’s Daug