Books in Families series

Master Money the Millionaire is a hilarious book by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Andre Amstutz. Master Money is a very rich little boy indeed. When he's only four years old, he finds buried treasure in his garden. When he's five, he finds buried treasure in the sandpit at school. And, at six, he finds buried treasure on the beach. But then Mister Creep the Crook finds him ... Look out for these Happy Families books, too! Mrs Wobble the Waitress, Mr Biff the Boxer, Miss Jump the Jockey

Did you know that sea otters sleep holding hands? Baby dolphins stay awake for a whole month? Puppies snuggle together in a heap called a puppy pile? Learn interesting facts about animals and their end-of-the-day activities. Then, compare them to your bedtime routine. Animal Families encourage developmental learning through adorable, hilarious, and wonderful creatures! Little learners will delight in understanding daily lessons that they experience with their own families are shared by animal families! Children are invited to make contrasts and comparisons between their own lives and the lives of these animals. As they do, they will be enriched by a respect and a sense of belonging to the natural world.

- Large type, moderate spacing between words- Common picture words help decode text- Easy-to-read decodable text- Supports letter-sound associations and phonemic awareness- Word repetition reinforces learning- Variety of punctuation- Natural oral language with descriptive language- Some challenging vocabulary- Text layout variation- Lively photographs and illustrations match engaging text- Innovative mix of nonfiction and fiction in each book- Eye-catching fluorescent color on covers draw immediate attention to a word family root and an easily recognizable visual using the word family- Full-color Photographs- Picture Glossary- Word List

‘I say, I say, I say, have you heard the story of Mrs Jolly’s Joke Shop? No? Well, here it is!’ The Jolly family love jokes and they know how to keep laughing, even when life gets tricky. Based on the classic ‘Happy Families’ card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg. ‘The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss’ Children’s Rights Workshop.

Dora Dose is not just a doctor’s daughter, she’s a double doctor’s daughter – her mum and dad are both doctors. Dora wishes she was a doctor too. But, when her parents wake up covered in spots, it looks as if her wish is going to come true – a little too soon … Based on the classic ‘Happy Families’ card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg. ‘The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss’ Children’s Rights Workshop.

Animal Families encourage developmental learning through adorable, hilarious, interesting, and wonderful creatures! Little learners will understand basic skills through recognizable routines like bedtime, clean-up time, and learning. And they will delight in understanding lessons and daily concerns they experience with their own families are shared by animal families! Children are invited to make contrasts and comparisons between their own lives and the lives of these animals. As they do, they will be enriched by a respect and a sense of belonging to the natural world.