Funnybones 8 Books Collection Set by Allan Ahlberg - Ages 3-5 Picture Books - 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
The Funnybones 8 Books Collection Set brings together eight rib-tickling adventures starring the beloved big skeleton, little skeleton, and their skeleton dog. Written by beloved children's author Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by André Amstutz, this brightly colored paperback bundle is perfect for early readers who love silly, spooky fun without any real scares. From dark dark houses to dinosaur chases, each story is short, funny, and easy to follow, making this set a go-to pick for story time, beginning readers, and any child who loves a good giggle with their bedtime book.

About the Books
Since the original Funnybones first appeared, Allan Ahlberg's gently spooky skeleton family has become a mainstay of children's picture book shelves everywhere. This 8-book paperback collection gathers eight separate Funnybones adventures into one set, each following the same cheerful trio: a big skeleton, a little skeleton, and their skeleton dog, as they wander through a "dark dark" world full of silly surprises rather than real frights. The stories lean on rhythm, repetition, and playful illustration by André Amstutz, making them ideal read-aloud books for toddlers and preschoolers who are just starting to recognize patterns in language and enjoy predicting what happens next. Each title in the set stands on its own, so children can dip in and out in any order, whether they are in the mood for a dinosaur chase in Dinosaur Dreams, a spooky bus ride in Mystery Tour, or a haunted shop visit in The Pet Shop. Because the tone stays light and funny rather than frightening, the collection works well for Halloween season reading without causing nightmares, while the recurring cast gives early readers the comfort of familiarity book after book. The bold artwork pairs skeletons, animals, and everyday settings in ways that reward repeat readings, and the simple sentences support classroom read-alouds. Packaged as a brand new paperback set, this collection offers parents, teachers, and gift-givers an easy way to introduce a whole picture book classic in one go.

Key Benefits

• Complete 8-book Funnybones paperback set from celebrated children's author Allan Ahlberg
• Short, rhythmic stories perfect for read-aloud time with toddlers and preschoolers
• Silly, not scary, tone makes it a gentle introduction to spooky themes for young kids
• Colorful illustrations by André Amstutz support early visual storytelling skills
• Great value way to build a child's home or classroom library in one purchase
• Ideal gift for birthdays, holidays, or as a Halloween-season stocking stuffer

Book-by-Book Guide
Bumps in the Night — Two skeletons venture into a dark dark night and keep going bump along the way.
Dinosaur Dreams — The big and little skeletons find themselves chased by dinosaurs in this playful tale.
Give the Dog a Bone — The skeleton family hunts for a bone to give their skeleton dog.
Mystery Tour — The skeletons set off on a spooky bus ride full of silly surprises.
Skeleton Crew — The skeleton family and friends share another dark dark house adventure.
The Black Cat — A mysterious black cat leads the skeletons into a new escapade.
The Ghost Train — A ride on the ghost train turns up something more surprising than expected.
The Pet Shop — A visit to a pet shop brings the skeletons face to face with a shop full of surprises.

About the Author
Allan Ahlberg is one of Britain's best-loved children's authors, known for creating the original Funnybones picture books alongside a string of modern classics for young readers. Over a career spanning decades, he has written stories that pair simple, rhythmic language with warm humor, making him a favorite among parents, teachers, and librarians introducing children to books. This collection is illustrated by André Amstutz, whose bold, colorful artwork brings the skeleton characters and their dark dark world to life on every page, giving each Funnybones story its distinctive, instantly recognizable look.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This 8-book Funnybones set is a budget-friendly way to fill a shelf with silly, spooky fun that young kids genuinely ask to reread. It's a natural pick for Halloween season, a classroom library, or a birthday gift, giving early readers eight complete stories starring the same lovable skeleton family.

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