Say Hello to the Animals 6 Books Collection Set by Ian Whybrow - Ages 3-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Say Hello to the Baby Animals
Say Hello to the Animals
Say Boo to the Animals!
Say Hello to the Jungle Animals!
Say Hello to the Snowy Animals!
Say Goodnight to the Sleepy Animals!

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 3-7 (Preschool-Grade 2)

Overview
This charming six-book paperback collection, Say Hello to the Animals, brings together Ian Whybrow's beloved touch-and-feel rhyming series for toddlers ages 3 to 7. Each title invites little ones to greet, wave, and stroke a colorful cast of farm, jungle, snowy, and woodland animals through bouncy read-aloud verse and soft, textured patches on the page. From cheerful hellos to a gentle bedtime goodnight, the set offers a complete reading journey. Bright illustrations from Tim Warnes and Ed Eaves bring every furry friend to life, making this bundle a joyful addition to any toddler's bookshelf or classroom library.

About the Books
Across all six books, Ian Whybrow's rhyming text turns simple animal greetings into a lively, participatory read-aloud experience for toddlers and young preschoolers. Say Hello to the Baby Animals and Say Hello to the Animals open the collection with warm, sing-song introductions to farmyard and wild favorites, while Say Boo to the Animals! follows a brave little rabbit whose hide-and-seek game reveals that woodland creatures like the toad, the bear, and the tiger are friendlier than they first seem. Say Hello to the Jungle Animals! and Say Hello to the Snowy Animals! take readers on colorful expeditions through rainforests and icy tundra, meeting elephants, tigers, polar bears, and reindeer along the way. The set closes with Say Goodnight to the Sleepy Animals!, a soothing bedtime rhyme that winds the day down gently and prepares little ones for sleep. Every book features soft, touch-and-feel textured patches, encouraging children to stroke a woolly coat, a scaly tail, or a fluffy mane as they name each animal aloud, building vocabulary, listening skills, and fine motor confidence. Illustrators Tim Warnes and Ed Eaves fill every spread with bright, expressive characters that hold a toddler's attention from cover to cover, making this a cohesive, affectionate reading journey from playful daytime greetings to calm, comforting goodnights.

Key Benefits

• Six complete paperback stories in one collectible set for a toddler's home library
• Touch-and-feel textured patches on every page encourage sensory play and fine motor skills
• Bouncy rhymes by Ian Whybrow build early vocabulary and listening skills
• Bright illustrations by Tim Warnes and Ed Eaves keep little ones engaged
• Themes of courage, friendship, and bedtime routine make each story reassuring
• A lovely gift for birthdays, baby showers, or holiday stockings

Book-by-Book Guide
Say Hello to the Baby Animals — Introduces gentle baby farm and wild animals for little ones to greet by name.
Say Hello to the Animals — A cheerful rhyming welcome to favorite animal friends with soft touch-and-feel patches.
Say Boo to the Animals! — A brave rabbit's hide-and-seek reveals the toad, bear, and tiger are friendlier than they seem.
Say Hello to the Jungle Animals! — A baby elephant greets his jungle friends, inviting readers to copy each animal sound.
Say Hello to the Snowy Animals! — A husky pup leads an icy expedition to meet polar bears, seals, and reindeer.
Say Goodnight to the Sleepy Animals! — Sleepy animals settle down one by one in a soothing bedtime rhyme.

About the Author
Ian Whybrow is a much-loved British author of children's books, known for warm, rhythmic stories that introduce young children to reading through repetition, humor, and gentle life lessons. He has written numerous touch-and-feel and picture book series for toddlers and preschoolers, bringing playful characters and animal friends to life on the page. The Say Hello to the Animals collection showcases his gift for rhyming text that begs to be read aloud. Illustrators Tim Warnes and Ed Eaves lend bright, expressive artwork to the series, filling each page with characterful creatures that capture young readers' imaginations.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This six-book set makes a delightful gift for birthdays, baby showers, or holiday stockings, and a sturdy staple for any nursery or classroom library. The soft, touch-and-feel textures and bouncy rhymes make storytime interactive and fun, while six complete stories mean endless bedtime and read-aloud sessions ahead for growing animal lovers.

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