{"title":"Farmyard Friends","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"farmyard-friends-4-books-collection-axel-scheffler-ages-0-5-board-book","title":"Farmyard Friends Collection 4 Books Set by Axel Scheffler - Ages 0-5 - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarmyard Friends: Higgly Hen\u003cbr\u003eFarmyard Friends: Portly Pig\u003cbr\u003eFarmyard Friends: Cuddly Cow\u003cbr\u003eFarmyard Friends: Gobbly Goat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Board Book\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Nosy Crow\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 0-5 (Preschool\/Pre-K)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Farmyard Friends collection gathers four of illustrator Axel Scheffler's best-loved barnyard characters into one sturdy board book bundle built for the smallest hands. Higgly Hen, Portly Pig, Cuddly Cow, and Gobbly Goat each star in their own gentle, rhyming adventure around the farm. With bright, friendly illustrations and chunky, rounded pages designed to survive toddler enthusiasm, this set is an easy, affordable way to introduce little ones to farm animals, simple storytelling, and the charming artwork fans already know and love from Scheffler's picture books and nursery favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach board book in the Farmyard Friends set follows one farmyard character through a short, rhythmic adventure that is easy for toddlers to follow and for grown-ups to read aloud again and again. In Higgly Hen, the worried hen searches the farmyard for her missing chicks, visiting familiar animal friends along the way. Portly Pig sets off on a muddy mission, hunting for the perfect puddle to roll in before a surprise rain shower washes him clean. Cuddly Cow can't settle down for the night and wanders from barn to field trying to find the coziest spot for a good night's sleep. Gobbly Goat is hungry and goes looking for something tasty to munch, bumping into his animal neighbors on the way. Axel Scheffler's illustrations give each animal real personality, with warm colors and expressive faces that keep toddlers engaged page after page. The gentle, repetitive language supports early vocabulary building, while the familiar farm setting makes the stories easy for young children to relate to real-world animals and sounds. Rounded corners and thick board pages stand up to repeated reading, grabbing, and the occasional chew, making these books ideal for the youngest members of the family. Collected together, the four stories offer a satisfying variety of farmyard scenarios, from searching and sleeping to eating and playing in the mud, giving caregivers four distinct read-aloud options within one themed set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour complete Farmyard Friends board books in one set, each with its own storyline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy board book format built to withstand toddler handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, expressive illustrations from acclaimed artist Axel Scheffler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle, rhyming text that supports early language development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm animal theme kids naturally love, great for animal-sound play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for read-aloud time, nursery shelves, or as a thoughtful baby gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarmyard Friends: Higgly Hen — Higgly Hen searches the farmyard for her missing chicks, meeting familiar animal friends along the way.\u003cbr\u003eFarmyard Friends: Portly Pig — Portly Pig goes looking for the muddiest puddle on the farm to roll around in.\u003cbr\u003eFarmyard Friends: Cuddly Cow — Cuddly Cow visits her farmyard friends trying to find the coziest spot to fall asleep.\u003cbr\u003eFarmyard Friends: Gobbly Goat — Gobbly Goat wanders the farmyard hunting for something tasty to munch on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAxel Scheffler is a German-born illustrator based in London, best known worldwide for illustrating The Gruffalo and many other beloved picture books written by Julia Donaldson. His warm, distinctive artwork style, full of expressive faces and bright colors, has made him one of the most recognizable illustrators in children's publishing today. Scheffler has illustrated numerous series for young readers, including the Pip and Posy books, and continues to create artwork that appeals to both toddlers and the grown-ups reading alongside them. His farmyard characters bring humor and gentle charm to early storytelling for the very youngest readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis four-book Farmyard Friends bundle is a wonderful addition to any nursery bookshelf, a sweet baby shower gift, or a go-to choice for toddler story time. The durable board books and charming farm animal tales make bedtime reading something little ones will look forward to night after night, year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axel Scheffler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59240261550454,"sku":"MAN-LOWPLEX-PR-U290450-9124153206","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/farmyard-friends-collection-axel-scheffler-board-book.jpg?v=1793789940"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/farmyard-friends.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}