Tales From Acorn Wood by Julia Donaldson 9 Books Collection Set - Ages 0-5 - Board Book

Titles in This Set
Fox's Socks
Hide-and-Seek Pig
Postman Bear
Rabbit's Nap
Cat's Cookbook
Squirrel's Snowman
Mole's Spectacles
Badger's Band
Dormouse Has a Cold

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Board Book
ISBN: 9784663653292
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 0-5 (Preschool/Pre-K)

Overview
Welcome to Acorn Wood, the cozy woodland home of Fox, Pig, Bear, Rabbit, Cat, Squirrel, Mole, Badger, and Dormouse. This nine-book board book collection from Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler brings together every beloved lift-the-flap tale in one sturdy set, perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 0-5. Each rhyming story pairs read-aloud text with bright artwork and durable flaps little hands can lift again and again, making this collection an ideal first-library addition, baby shower gift, or bedtime storytime staple.

About the Books
Set deep within a charming woodland, the Tales from Acorn Wood series follows a rotating cast of animal friends through gentle, everyday adventures—losing socks, playing hide-and-seek, writing letters, and building snowmen. Julia Donaldson's rhyming verse makes every page a joy to read aloud, while Axel Scheffler's warm illustrations bring Acorn Wood's residents to life. The lift-the-flap format invites toddlers to predict, peek, and discover. First published in 2000 with the original four titles, the series has grown over two decades, each new story preserving the same comforting rhythm. Because characters recur throughout, children quickly grow familiar with Acorn Wood, building confidence and vocabulary with every read.

Key Benefits

• Nine lift-the-flap board books with the full Acorn Wood cast
• Rhyming text by Julia Donaldson for engaging read-aloud time
• Interactive flaps build fine motor and early sequencing skills
• Sturdy board book construction sized for hands ages 0-5
• Warm illustrations by Axel Scheffler bring each friend to life
• A perfect baby shower gift or first-library starter set

Book-by-Book Guide
Fox's Socks — Fox has lost his socks, and readers lift flaps to help find them.
Hide-and-Seek Pig — Pig searches Acorn Wood for Hen, hidden in clever spots.
Postman Bear — Bear delivers surprise letters, revealed flap by flap.
Rabbit's Nap — Rabbit tries to nap through a noisy wood, and readers uncover the culprit.
Cat's Cookbook — Cat heads to the library to learn to cook, uncovering a treat.
Squirrel's Snowman — Squirrel and friends gather pieces to build a snowman.
Mole's Spectacles — Mole loses his glasses, and the search leads through the sweetshop.
Badger's Band — Badger recruits friends to form a band, one musician per flap.
Dormouse Has a Cold — Dormouse feels unwell, and her friends rally until she's better.

About the Author
Julia Donaldson is one of the world's best-loved children's authors, known for modern classics like The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, both illustrated by longtime collaborator Axel Scheffler. Together, the pair has created many beloved picture and board books, including Room on the Broom, Stick Man, and Zog. Donaldson's rhythmic, rhyming storytelling has made her a fixture of nurseries and classrooms, and Tales from Acorn Wood showcases the same playful charm and read-aloud appeal that defines her celebrated work.

Why You'll Love This Set
With nine interactive stories in one collection, this set is a ready-made nursery library that grows with your child—ideal for a baby shower gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or everyday bedtime routine. The durable board pages and lift-the-flap fun keep toddlers engaged while building early literacy skills, one woodland adventure at a time.

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