Emily Gravett Collection 8 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 (Grades PreK-2) - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Blue Chameleon
Dogs
Matilda's Cat
Monkey and Me
Wolf Won't Bite
Old Hat
Again!
Tidy

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Two Hoots
Age Range: Ages 3-7 (Grades PreK-2)

Overview
The Emily Gravett Collection brings together eight beloved picture books from one of Britain's most celebrated author-illustrators. Published by Two Hoots, this paperback set is packed with playful animal characters, gentle humor, and richly detailed artwork that rewards repeat readings. From a color-changing chameleon to a badger obsessed with order, each story explores friendship, identity, and everyday mischief in ways young children instantly recognize. Ideal for ages 3-7 (Preschool through Grade 2), this collection makes a wonderful addition to any home library, classroom reading corner, or gift for a birthday, holiday, or new-reader milestone.

About the Books
Each title in this collection showcases Emily Gravett's signature blend of witty text and intricately layered illustrations, a style that has earned her wide recognition among readers, teachers, and librarians alike. In Blue Chameleon, a lonely chameleon tries on different colors and shapes to make a friend, only to discover that being himself works best. Dogs offers a playful parade of canine personalities, while Matilda's Cat follows a determined girl trying to find the perfect game for her uninterested pet. Monkey and Me invites toddlers to guess which animal a child is imitating on her way to the zoo, and Wolf Won't Bite turns the tables on a classic fairy-tale villain when two circus tigers insist their wolf act is perfectly safe. Old Hat gently tackles the pressure to fit in through a hedgehog and her ever-changing headwear, Again! follows an insistent baby dragon who refuses to let bedtime end, and Tidy shows what happens when a neat-freak badger takes his cleaning obsession too far. Together, these eight stories form a cohesive, read-aloud friendly collection that builds vocabulary and introduces early readers to recurring themes of friendship, patience, and self-acceptance. Parents and teachers will appreciate how each book rewards slow, page-by-page exploration, with small visual details tucked into nearly every illustration, working equally well for one-on-one bedtime reading or group story time in a preschool or early elementary classroom.

Key Benefits

• Eight complete picture books by acclaimed author-illustrator Emily Gravett in one paperback set
• Perfect for ages 3-7 (Grades PreK-2), supporting early literacy and read-aloud routines
• Playful animal characters and detailed illustrations encourage close looking and vocabulary growth
• Stories explore friendship, identity, and problem-solving in an age-appropriate way
• Great for building a home library, classroom reading corner, or story-time rotation
• Makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or welcoming a new young reader

Book-by-Book Guide
Blue Chameleon — A color-changing chameleon tries on new looks to find a friend before learning that being himself is enough.
Dogs — A lighthearted parade of dog breeds celebrates the many ways pets bring joy and silliness into daily life.
Matilda's Cat — A determined girl experiments with games and toys to entertain her thoroughly unimpressed cat.
Monkey and Me — A child mimics different animals on an imaginative walk to the zoo in this rhythmic, guess-along story.
Wolf Won't Bite — Two circus tigers insist their wolf co-star is perfectly tame, with hilariously unconvincing results.
Old Hat — A hedgehog constantly changes her hat trying to fit in, until she learns to embrace her own style.
Again! — A stubborn baby dragon begs for one more bedtime story, testing his patient mother's limits.
Tidy — An overly organized badger's cleaning spree spirals out of control with unexpected consequences for the forest.

About the Author
Emily Gravett is a British author-illustrator celebrated for her inventive, richly illustrated picture books. Her work is known for combining playful storytelling with intricate, hand-crafted artwork, often incorporating interactive elements like flaps and unusual page shapes. Gravett studied illustration in England before launching a picture-book career that has produced numerous titles for young readers, many published under Macmillan's Two Hoots imprint. Her books are widely read in homes, schools, and libraries for their humor, warmth, and visual detail, and her distinctive style has made her a recognizable name in modern children's publishing.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This eight-book paperback set delivers a full shelf of read-aloud favorites in one go, saving parents the guesswork of picking single titles. With charming animal characters and gentle humor throughout, it's an easy pick for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or classroom library addition young readers will return to again and again.

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