Ages 3-7
Paperback
Titles in this set: the everywhere bear the gruffalo's child song and other songs the cook and the king the magic paintbrush condition: new format: paperback publisher: macmillan children's books age range: 3-7 years overview: this four-book paperback set brings together julia donaldson's best-loved picture books for ages 3-7. From a lost class mascot's adventure to a rhyming royal kitchen caper and a magical folk tale, it showcases donaldson's trademark rhythm, humour and warmth. Illustrated by rebecca cobb, axel scheffler, david roberts and joel stewart, these titles suit shared reading and bedtime stories, building early literacy confidence and making a wonderful gift. About the books: the everywhere bear follows a class teddy who goes missing after slipping from a child's backpack, journeying through a drainpipe, a river and the open sea before finding his way home, with gentle themes of friendship and belonging. The gruffalo's child song and other songs gathers nine of donaldson's popular songs, set to music with piano and guitar chords and brought to life with axel scheffler's playful illustrations, perfect for singalong story sessions. The cook and the king is a lively rhyming tale about a royal cook whose clever menus are tested by a fussy king's ever-changing appetite, with david roberts' expressive illustrations adding humour to a story about kindness and compromise. The magic paintbrush, adapted from a traditional folk tale, follows a resou...