Awesome Animals 12 Books Collection Set by Jonathan Meres - Ages 5-8 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Otter Chaos - The Dam Busters
Otter Chaos!
Koala Calamity
Penguin Pandemonium - The Rescue
Penguin Pandemonium
Penguin Pandemonium - The Wild Beast
Panda Panic
Panda Panic - Running Wild
Meerkat Madness
More Meerkat Madness
Raccoon Rampage
Llama Drama

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 5-8 (Grades K-3)

Overview
The Awesome Animals 12 Books Collection Set by Jonathan Meres brings together a full run of lighthearted, animal-led adventures made for early readers building confidence with chapter books. Illustrated throughout by Michael Broad, this paperback set follows otters, koalas, penguins, pandas, meerkats, raccoons, and a llama as they tumble through short, funny, fast-moving stories. Each title is a complete, stand-alone read with big-hearted humor, simple sentences, and lively line drawings that keep young readers turning pages. Perfect for home, classroom, or library shelves, this set offers twelve budget-friendly ways to fall in love with reading.

About the Books
Across all twelve books, author Jonathan Meres builds a warm, funny world where ordinary animals face small, relatable problems and solve them with teamwork, cleverness, and a lot of laughs. The otters navigate river life and neighborly mix-ups in Otter Chaos - The Dam Busters and Otter Chaos!, while Koala Calamity turns forest-floor mischief into a gentle lesson about friendship and sharing. The penguin trilogy — Penguin Pandemonium, Penguin Pandemonium - The Rescue, and Penguin Pandemonium - The Wild Beast — follows a tight-knit group of penguins through zoo escapades and unexpected visitors. Panda Panic and Panda Panic - Running Wild bring bamboo-munching chaos and a runaway adventure, and the meerkat duo, Meerkat Madness and More Meerkat Madness, delivers cheeky burrow-based antics. Raccoon Rampage and Llama Drama round out the set with a scheming raccoon and a scene-stealing llama, each stirring up gentle trouble in their own corner of the animal kingdom. Michael Broad's black-and-white illustrations appear throughout, giving young readers visual cues that support independent reading. Short chapters, large type, and plenty of white space make each book approachable for kids just moving beyond picture books, while the consistent cast of quirky animal characters gives the collection a familiar, comforting rhythm that builds reading stamina without overwhelming a developing reader.

Key Benefits

• Twelve complete, stand-alone animal adventures in one paperback set
• Short chapters and simple sentences built for early independent readers
• Funny, fast-moving plots that keep reluctant readers turning pages
• Black-and-white illustrations by Michael Broad support visual reading cues
• A consistent, familiar cast of characters builds reading confidence book after book
• Great value for classrooms, libraries, and home bookshelves alike

Book-by-Book Guide
Otter Chaos - The Dam Busters — The otter family works together to clear a blocked river and restore the flow to their home.
Otter Chaos! — The otters return for another riverbank mix-up that keeps the whole family busy.
Koala Calamity — A new koala character brings forest-floor mischief and a gentle lesson about sharing.
Penguin Pandemonium - The Rescue — The zoo's penguin crew sets out on a mission after a companion goes missing.
Penguin Pandemonium — Everyday zoo life is turned upside down as the penguins' story begins.
Penguin Pandemonium - The Wild Beast — An unexpected visitor shakes up the penguins' usually orderly enclosure.
Panda Panic — A bamboo-loving panda's ordinary day quickly spirals into comic disorder.
Panda Panic - Running Wild — The panda breaks free for a runaway adventure beyond familiar territory.
Meerkat Madness — A lively meerkat family keeps their burrow full of noise and mischief.
More Meerkat Madness — The meerkats are back for a fresh round of burrow-based chaos.
Raccoon Rampage — A scheming raccoon stirs up trouble for the animal neighbors nearby.
Llama Drama — A scene-stealing llama closes out the set with plenty of comic antics.

About the Author
Jonathan Meres is a British author known for writing fast, funny fiction that appeals to reluctant and confident readers alike, with a knack for short chapters and comic timing that keep young audiences engaged. The Awesome Animals series shows his talent for turning everyday animal behavior into lighthearted, page-turning stories built for early independent reading. Illustrator Michael Broad brings the animal cast to life with expressive, easy-to-follow black-and-white artwork appearing throughout every title. Together, Meres and Broad have created a consistent, welcoming reading experience that has made this series a popular choice for young animal lovers moving into chapter books.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Twelve complete stories in one box-fresh paperback set — perfect for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or classroom library refresh. Short chapters, funny animal characters, and easy plots make this collection a confidence-building win for summer reading, back-to-school prep, or any young reader ready for a new favorite series.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.