Happy Families Stories Series 10 Books Collection Set By Allan Ahlberg

This 10-book collection brings together stories from Allan Ahlberg’s Happy Families series, inspired by the classic Happy Families card game. Written for reading and sharing at home or at school, the series is guided by Education Adviser Brian Thompson and is presented as ideal for children learning to read.

Across the set, each title follows a different member of the “Happy Families”, from boxers and waitresses to a vet, a teacher and more. The collection includes both classic stories and “brand new, bigger” editions of selected favourites, created so that even younger children can enjoy the stories.

Included titles

• Mr Biff the Boxer
• Master Track's Train
• Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter
• Mr Creep the Cook
• Mrs Vole the Vet
• Mrs Wobble the Waitress
• Miss Jump the Jockey
• Master Money the Millionaire
• Mrs Lather's Laundry
• Mr Tick the Teacher

Key details

• 10-book collection from the Happy Families series
• Written by Allan Ahlberg
• Series guided by Education Adviser Brian Thompson
• Includes “brand new, bigger” editions of selected classics
• Designed for use at home or at school

Synopses

Mr Biff the Boxer

Mr Biff and Mr Bop are boxers and fierce rivals. While Mr Bop is fit and lean, Mr Biff enjoys cream cakes and wonders if he can toughen up in time for the annual charity match.

Master Track's Train

An announcement warns that a train approaching platform two is carrying stolen goods. Mr Track is the driver, and his son Toby is especially good at jumping onto stolen trains and rescuing them from crooks.

Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter

Daisy Dirt’s dad is a dustman on the dole, while her mum has remarried a Duke and become a wealthy Duchess. Daisy is left unsure whether she is rich or poor, until everything changes.

Mr Creep the Cook

Mr Creep the Crook is a bad man, and his family are bad too, including Growler the dog. After escaping from jail and heading to the seaside, he discovers that being bad is not such a good idea after all.

Mrs Vole the Vet

Mrs Vole has one son, three daughters, three cats, four dogs and no husband, and she works day and night curing animals of all kinds. Her children decide she deserves some attention too, and set out to help her find a boyfriend.

Mrs Wobble the Waitress

Mrs Wobble loves working as a waitress, but she wobbles and drops jelly everywhere. When it is time for a new job, Mr Wobble and the Wobble children come up with a cunning plan.

Miss Jump the Jockey

Miss Josie Jump longs to race like her family, but everyone says she is too young. When her grandma’s horse gets a sore throat and Jimmy Jump gets a splinter in his bottom, she may finally get her chance.

Master Money the Millionaire

Master Money is a very rich little boy who keeps finding buried treasure, from his garden to the school sandpit and the beach. Then Mister Creep the Crook finds him.

Mrs Lather's Laundry

Mrs Lather is worked up in her laundry and dislikes washing everyday items. Her job becomes even harder when customers start bringing in more unusual washing loads.

Mr Tick the Teacher

Mr Tick loves teaching his six children at their small school. When they hear that all small schools must close, he begins teaching unusual lessons on how to trick stern school inspectors.