Funnybones 8 Books Collection Set by Allan Ahlberg and Andre Amstutz - Ages 3-5 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Bumps in the Night
Dinosaur Dreams
Give the Dog a Bone
Mystery Tour
Skeleton Crew
The Black Cat
The Ghost Train
The Pet Shop

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780241333662
Publisher: Penguin
Age Range: Ages 3-5 (Preschool-Kindergarten)

Overview
Meet the big skeleton, the little skeleton, and their dog skeleton in this eight-book paperback set of Allan Ahlberg's beloved Funnybones series, illustrated by Andre Amstutz. Set in a "dark dark house" on a "dark dark street," each tiny paperback follows the cheerful, rattling trio through night-time capers that are spooky in name only. Bright, bold artwork and short, rhythmic text make these stories a perfect match for wiggly preschoolers and brand-new readers who love a giggle more than a scare, whether at bedtime, in a classroom library, or on a road trip.

About the Books
The Funnybones series has introduced generations of young children to reading through its unmistakable cast: a big skeleton, a little skeleton, and a dog skeleton who live together in a dark dark house on a dark dark street. Rather than lean into anything frightening, Allan Ahlberg and illustrator Andre Amstutz turn the classic "spooky skeleton" trope into pure comedy, giving each book a simple, repeatable structure that builds confidence in emerging readers. The skeletons take a wrong turn on a mystery tour, get chased by dinosaurs in a dream, and even try to trade in their bony dog at a pet shop for a friendlier pet. Every title in this eight-book set stands on its own, so kids can read them in any order or work through the whole set as a rotating bedtime rotation. The short sentences, playful repetition, and rhyming cadence make these ideal read-aloud books for caregivers and a gentle stepping stone for children just starting to sound out words. Amstutz's illustrations do as much storytelling as the text, filling every page with sight gags and expressive, bone-rattling movement that reward repeat readings. This paperback collection groups eight fan-favorite entries together, making it an easy way to build a mini home library or restock a classroom reading corner.

Key Benefits

• Complete eight-book paperback set of the classic Funnybones series in one collection
• Playful, rhythmic text perfect for read-aloud time and early independent reading
• Bright, detailed illustrations by Andre Amstutz that reward repeat reading
• Gentle "spooky-silly" tone suited to sensitive readers ages 3-5
• Compact paperback format that's easy for small hands to hold and easy to pack for trips
• A natural bedtime, classroom-library, or new-reader starter set

Book-by-Book Guide
Bumps in the Night — the big skeleton and little skeleton keep going "bump" in the night until they send for Doctor Bones to sort things out.
Dinosaur Dreams — the two skeletons dream they're being chased by dinosaurs, until their dog skeleton comes to the rescue.
Give the Dog a Bone — a simple, rhythmic Funnybones story built around the skeletons' playful dog and his search for a bone.
Mystery Tour — the three skeletons take a dark dark night drive and solve six small mysteries along the way home.
Skeleton Crew — the skeleton family and friends band together for a lively, rattling group adventure.
The Black Cat — the skeletons' curious night-time outing leads them into a run-in with a mysterious black cat.
The Ghost Train — a starry-night train ride turns into a lighthearted caper for the skeleton crew.
The Pet Shop — fed up with their falling-apart dog skeleton, the big and little skeleton head to the pet shop to find a new pet.

About the Author
Allan Ahlberg is a celebrated British children's author whose books, including the Funnybones series, have made him a fixture of family bookshelves and school reading lists for decades. Many of the original Funnybones titles were created together with his late wife and longtime collaborator, illustrator Janet Ahlberg, before later stories in the series were illustrated by Andre Amstutz. Ahlberg is known for pairing short, playful, highly readable text with irresistible characters, a combination that has made his picture books enduring favorites for read-aloud time and early independent reading alike.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This eight-book Funnybones set is an easy way to fill a bedtime routine, classroom library, or new-reader bookshelf with stories kids will ask for again and again. It's a fun, low-key-spooky pick for Halloween season, a thoughtful birthday or holiday gift, and a reliable go-to for building early reading confidence.

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