New Bum Series by Dawn McMillan - 5 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-6 (Grades PreK-1) - Paperback

Titles in This Set
I Need a New Bum!
I've Broken My Bum!
My Bum is SO NOISY!
My Bum is on the Run!
My Bum is SO CHEEKY!

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124278366
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: Ages 3-6 (Grades PreK-1)

Overview
The New Bum Series brings together five uproarious paperback picture books from beloved New Zealand author Dawn McMillan, whose cheeky hero and his mischievous bottom have delighted young readers everywhere. Perfectly pitched for ages 3-6 (PreK-1), each story pairs bold, funny illustrations with bouncy, rhythmic text that begs to be read aloud. From wanting a brand-new bum to chasing down a runaway one, the set is packed with giggles, silliness, and just enough gentle mischief to keep little ones hooked from cover to cover. A brilliant introduction to independent reading, wrapped in five wonderfully silly stories.

About the Books
This five-book paperback collection gathers the complete run of Dawn McMillan's much-loved New Bum Series, a comedy phenomenon that began with the internationally popular I Need a New Bum! and grew into a full family of giggle-inducing adventures. Each title follows the same irrepressible young hero as his bottom gets him into one ridiculous predicament after another, whether he's shopping for a shinier replacement, gluing something to his backside by accident, making far too much noise, dashing off without him, or simply refusing to behave. McMillan's rhyming, sing-song text is built for repeat read-alouds, with rhythm and repetition that help emerging readers predict what comes next and join in with the fun. The bold, expressive illustrations that accompany every page do a huge amount of storytelling work on their own, letting even pre-readers follow the joke and laugh along. Nothing in the series is mean-spirited; the humor stays firmly on the silly, body-positive side, turning an ordinary part of growing up into something to laugh about rather than worry over. Because each book stands alone, families can dip into the set in any order, making it a flexible bundle for bedtime, car trips, or classroom read-aloud time. Together the five stories offer a consistent character children quickly come to recognize and root for, building a reading habit through pure entertainment.

Key Benefits

• Complete 5-book paperback set of the original New Bum Series
• Rhyming text builds early reading skills through rhythm and repetition
• Bold, funny illustrations keep young readers engaged page to page
• Lighthearted, body-positive humor that's silly, never mean-spirited
• Great for bedtime, read-aloud time, or classroom libraries
• A fun gift idea for birthdays or any early-reader milestone

Book-by-Book Guide
I Need a New Bum! — A boy decides his bum has a crack in it and hunts for a shiny new replacement.
I've Broken My Bum! — The same hero lands in another sticky situation when disaster strikes his backside.
My Bum is SO NOISY! — His bottom won't stop making noise, sparking a funny lesson in owning your quirks.
My Bum is on the Run! — This time his bum takes off on its own, leading to a silly chase.
My Bum is SO CHEEKY! — A mischievous bum refuses to sit still, wriggling its way into more trouble.

About the Author
Dawn McMillan is a New Zealand children's author best known for creating the New Bum Series, which began with the internationally popular I Need a New Bum!, illustrated by Ross Kinnaird. Drawing on years of writing for young readers, McMillan has a gift for turning everyday childhood moments into laugh-out-loud stories that families want to read again and again. Her rhyming, read-aloud style has made her books a hit at bedtime and in classrooms alike, and the New Bum Series remains one of her most requested collections among young fans of silly, high-energy humor.

Why You'll Love This Set
Five books' worth of giggles in one sturdy paperback bundle, the New Bum Series is a ready-made hit for bedtime, road trips, or the classroom reading corner. It's an easy win as a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or back-to-school treat for any child who loves silly stories and read-aloud fun.

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