Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam by Tracey Corderoy 5 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-6 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam
Santa's Stolen Sleigh
The Missing Masterpiece
The Diamond Chase
The Cat Burglar

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Age Range: Ages 3-6 (Preschool-Grade 1)

Overview
Meet Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam, two hopeless robber dogs turned beloved bakery owners in this rollicking 5-book paperback set from Tracey Corderoy and illustrator Steven Lenton. Perfect for kids ages 3-6 (Preschool-Grade 1), each rhyming picture book adventure follows the reformed canine duo as they trade heists for cupcakes and stumble into new mysteries around the globe, from Lapland to Paris. Bright, bouncy illustrations and infectious read-aloud rhythm make this collection a hit for story time, early independent reading, and building a love of books that lasts well past bedtime.

About the Books
This charming 5-book collection gathers every essential Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam picture book adventure into one giggle-packed paperback bundle. It begins with the original tale, where two spectacularly unlucky robber dogs fail at bank jobs, bookshop break-ins, and bike shop burglaries before stumbling into their true calling: baking. Once Shifty and Sam swap swag bags for cupcake trays, their sweet little café becomes the heart of the neighborhood, and the series takes off from there. In Santa's Stolen Sleigh, the duo travels to snowy Lapland to bake festive treats for Santa's ailing elves, only to run into a mysterious gadget-loving stranger with her eye on more than cookies. The Missing Masterpiece sends them to Paris, where a gingerbread Eiffel Tower centerpiece and a sneaky art thief spark a rhyming chase across the Seine. In The Diamond Chase, a glamorous party turns into a caper when a tiara vanishes and clues point to a suspicious penguin, while The Cat Burglar pits the baker-dogs against a slinky new rival, the infamous Kitty-le-Claw, in a midnight bank heist mystery. Across all five stories, Tracey Corderoy's rollicking rhymes and Steven Lenton's warm illustrations combine to deliver comedy, gentle suspense, and a big-hearted message about kindness and teamwork. Each book stands on its own but shares familiar characters and settings, making this set ideal for sequential reading or dipping in and out. Together, they form a joyfully silly, endlessly rereadable series that has made Shifty and Sam firm favorites on bookshelves.

Key Benefits

• Five complete rhyming picture book adventures in one paperback set, great value for growing readers
• Bright, expressive illustrations by Steven Lenton bring every caper and cupcake to life
• Bouncy rhyme and repetition support early literacy and confident read-aloud sessions
• Globe-trotting stories from Lapland to Paris keep young readers engaged book after book
• Gentle themes of teamwork, kindness, and second chances woven into every silly mystery
• A perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a home and classroom library

Book-by-Book Guide
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam — Two hapless robber dogs give up crime for cupcakes after every heist attempt hilariously backfires.
Santa's Stolen Sleigh — Shifty and Sam head to Lapland to bake for Santa's ailing elves and meet a mysterious gadget-loving stranger.
The Missing Masterpiece — A gingerbread Eiffel Tower and a sneaky art thief send the duo racing across Paris.
The Diamond Chase — A swanky party robbery leaves Lady Kate's tiara missing, with a suspicious penguin as the prime suspect.
The Cat Burglar — A slinky new rival, Kitty-le-Claw, pulls off a midnight bank heist that only the baker-dogs can crack.

About the Author
Tracey Corderoy is a bestselling British children's author who has written more than 70 books, including the Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series, often in collaboration with illustrators such as Steven Lenton, Rosalind Beardshaw, and Sarah Massini. Her playful, rhythmic storytelling has made her a favorite among young readers and teachers alike. Steven Lenton, who illustrates this series, brings Shifty and Sam to life with warm, expressive artwork; his work has earned honors including the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and selection for the Tom Fletcher Book Club.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Silly, sweet, and endlessly rereadable, this collection is a natural fit for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, and classroom libraries alike. The rhyming text makes read-aloud time a breeze, while five complete adventures mean summer reading and bedtime stories are covered for weeks. A perfect pick for cake-loving, mystery-solving kids ages 3-6.

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