Books in Arthur series

The stories are full of amusing pictures and these, combined with the quirky yet highly credible characters, give guaranteed appeal to young readers. Great to read aloud too and adults will enjoy the humour. They are just that little bit different and stand out from many other books for this age group. --Parents in TouchFull of understated humour which is so appealing to growing boys, Arthur narrates his own stories and brings the straightforward, rational world view that comes from being only seven ... Brought to life by Clare Elsom s quirky illustrations, the witty, wonderful adventures of Arthur and his merry ménage look set to run and run. --Lancashire Evening PostThis is a story remarkable for its ordinariness - no spaceships or pirates or dinosaurs in underpants; just an old-fashioned tale about a boy told with great humour and charm. The simple black and white illustrations are wonderful and add immensely to the enjoyment of the book. With short chapters and several illustrations breaking up the text, the book should suit newly confident readers who enjoy a straightforward and amusing tale. --Innis Magazine (Children's Books Ireland)

When D.W.'s teacher announces that they will have a fire drill, D.W. is afraid the school is going to burn down! So Arthur gives her his fire fighter's hat, a whistle, and a few tips on fire safety, and appoints her their home fire warden. She then sets off to school prepared to take charge. Includes two pages of word stickers to reinforce word recognition and to help beginning readers create their own Arthur stories.