Time to Read Classic Children's Stories 20 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
What the Ladybird Heard
Winston was Worried
Wendel's Workshop
Tyrannosaurus Drip
The Gruffalo's Child
The Gruffalo
A Squash and a Squeeze
Room on the Broom
Polly Parrot Picks a Pirate
Our Big Blue Sofa
Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!
Lion Practice
The King Cat
Hamilton's Hats
Giraffe on a Bicycle
The Giant of Jum
Football Fever!
The Emperor of Absurdia
Dinosaur Starts School
Aunt Amelia

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

Overview
The Time to Read Classic Children's Stories set gathers 20 beloved picture books into one paperback library made for early and confident readers alike. Anchored by Julia Donaldson favorites like The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, the collection also brings together clever, funny, and gentle stories from a talented roster of British children's authors and illustrators. With easy-to-read type and bright, expressive artwork on every page, this set is a wonderful way to build reading confidence, vocabulary, and a lasting love of storytime for preschoolers and early elementary kids.

About the Books
This 20-book paperback collection brings together modern picture-book classics designed to grow with young readers. Several stories come from the celebrated pairing of Julia Donaldson and her signature rhyming style, including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, A Squash and a Squeeze, Tyrannosaurus Drip, and Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou! These tales are packed with playful rhythm, memorable characters, and gentle humor that make them ideal for reading aloud or following along independently. Rounding out the set are stories from a wider circle of talented authors and illustrators: Pamela Duncan Edwards' Winston was Worried and Dinosaur Starts School, Chris Riddell's inventive Wendel's Workshop and The Emperor of Absurdia, Peter Bentley's seaside romp Polly Parrot Picks a Pirate, Tim Hopgood's imaginative Our Big Blue Sofa, and Rebecca Cobb's heartfelt Aunt Amelia. Additional favorites include Lion Practice, The King Cat, Hamilton's Hats, Giraffe on a Bicycle, The Giant of Jum, and Football Fever!, each offering its own blend of humor, warmth, and gentle life lessons. Every title uses accessible sentence structure and vivid illustration to support early literacy milestones, from phonemic awareness to prediction and recall. Together, the stories explore friendship, courage, creativity, and teamwork through animal heroes, quirky inventions, and everyday adventures, giving families and classrooms a well-rounded, screen-free reading collection that holds up to repeat requests at bedtime, storytime, or independent reading practice.

Key Benefits

• Brings together 20 paperback picture books in one convenient collection
• Features Julia Donaldson favorites alongside stories from acclaimed British authors
• Easy-to-read text and vivid illustrations support early literacy skills
• Great for bedtime stories, classroom libraries, and independent reading practice
• A screen-free gift idea for birthdays, holidays, or new readers
• Compact paperback format is easy for little hands to hold and carry

Book-by-Book Guide
What the Ladybird Heard — A tiny, observant ladybird foils two crafty robbers' plan to steal a prize cow.
Winston was Worried — A small, worry-prone dog finds courage while making his way through a bustling city.
Wendel's Workshop — An inventive mouse battles his own runaway robot creation to win back his cluttered workshop.
Tyrannosaurus Drip — A gentle duckbill dinosaur egg hatches on the wrong side of the river, among fierce tyrannosauruses.
The Gruffalo's Child — A curious young Gruffalo braves the deep dark wood in search of the legendary Big Bad Mouse.
The Gruffalo — A quick-thinking mouse invents a terrifying monster to outwit hungry forest predators.
A Squash and a Squeeze — A wise old man teaches a complaining farmer's wife a memorable lesson in gratitude.
Room on the Broom — A kindhearted witch welcomes new animal friends aboard her broomstick, one by one.
Polly Parrot Picks a Pirate — A cheeky ship's parrot helps decide who is fit to be the crew's next pirate captain.
Our Big Blue Sofa — A family's ordinary living room sofa transforms into the setting for imaginative adventures.
Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou! — A lively morning rhyme follows a sleepy heroine through a day of playful mischief.
Lion Practice — A young lion cub rehearses roaring and pouncing to prepare for life in the wild.
The King Cat — A proud house cat rules over his household's daily routines with feline confidence.
Hamilton's Hats — A clever character's collection of hats leads to a town full of amusing mix-ups.
Giraffe on a Bicycle — A tall, wobbly giraffe pedals his way through a silly circus-style adventure.
The Giant of Jum — A gentle giant's search for a child to eat turns into an unexpectedly sweet friendship.
Football Fever! — A soccer-mad group of friends learns about practice, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
The Emperor of Absurdia — A young emperor's imaginative dreamscape fills with wild, whimsical creatures and capers.
Dinosaur Starts School — A nervous young dinosaur discovers that a new school routine isn't so scary after all.
Aunt Amelia — A quirky visiting aunt turns a routine babysitting stint into a household full of surprises.

About the Authors
This collection showcases some of Britain's best-loved children's authors and illustrators. Julia Donaldson, celebrated for The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, contributes several rhyming favorites known worldwide for their read-aloud charm. Chris Riddell, an award-winning illustrator and former UK Children's Laureate, brings his wit to Wendel's Workshop and The Emperor of Absurdia. Pamela Duncan Edwards, Peter Bentley, Tim Hopgood, Emma Carlisle, Marta Altes, Martine Oborne, Julia Woolf, Elli Woollard, Alan Durant, and Rebecca Cobb round out the set, each bringing a distinct voice to their story and years of picture-book craft to this early reading collection.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With 20 paperback picture books in one set, this collection is a ready-made reading library for preschoolers and early readers. It's an easy grab-and-go gift for birthdays, baby showers, holidays, or building a classroom library, and the mix of humor, rhyme, and heart keeps kids reaching for "just one more story" at bedtime.

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