Time To Read Imaginative Stories For Early Readers 13 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Giant of Jum
The King Cat
Wendel's Workshop
Winston was Worried
Polly Parrot Picks a Pirate
Aunt Amelia
Dinosaur Stars School
The Emperor of Absurdia
Football Fever!
Giraffe on a Bicycle
Hamilton's Hats
Lion Practice
Our Big Blue Sofa

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

Overview
This Time To Read collection gathers thirteen bright, imaginative picture-book stories chosen to delight young children and grow their love of reading. Featuring rhyming giants, regal cats, worried polar bears, football-mad boys, and hat-loving pigs, the set balances gentle humor with cozy reassurance. Bold, colorful artwork pairs with rhythmic, read-aloud text that supports early word recognition while sparking imagination. Perfect for lap reading, bedtime rotations, or a classroom library shelf, this brand new paperback bundle brings together beloved authors and illustrators from Macmillan Children's Books in one giftable, ready-to-enjoy set for curious 3 to 7 year olds.

About the Books
Across these thirteen paperback picture books, children meet a wonderfully varied cast of characters and settings, from a surprisingly kind-hearted giant hunting for a boy named Jack to a fussy pig obsessed with hats and a worried bear searching for reassurance. Elli Woollard's rhyming Giant of Jum opens the set with a funny, big-hearted twist on a classic fairy tale, while Chris Riddell contributes two witty favorites, Wendel's Workshop and The Emperor of Absurdia, both bursting with inventive detail. Marta Altes brings gentle charm to The King Cat, and Rebecca Cobb's Aunt Amelia offers a warm story about family visits gone lovably wrong. Pamela Duncan Edwards contributes two titles, Winston was Worried and Dinosaur Stars School, each using humor to explore everyday worries and first-day nerves. Peter Bently's Polly Parrot Picks a Pirate delivers playful rhythm perfect for reading aloud, and Alan Durant's Football Fever! follows a boy whose love of the game takes over his whole family. Julia Woolf's Giraffe on a Bicycle, Martine Oborne's Hamilton's Hats, Emma Carlisle's Lion Practice, and Tim Hopgood's Our Big Blue Sofa round out the set with jungle mishaps, a vain little pig, a hopeful young lion, and cozy family comfort. Together, these stories introduce children to a wide range of voices and illustration styles while keeping vocabulary approachable and pacing brisk enough to hold young attention spans from start to finish, spread after colorful spread.

Key Benefits

• 13 brand new paperback picture books in one convenient, giftable set
• Rhyming and rhythmic text supports early word recognition and reading fluency
• Bright, varied illustration styles from award-winning children's illustrators
• Gentle humor and relatable themes like worry, friendship, and family
• Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom libraries, and read-aloud story time
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a home reading collection

Book-by-Book Guide
The Giant of Jum — Elli Woollard's rhyming tale follows a grumpy, hungry giant whose search for a boy named Jack turns surprisingly big-hearted.
The King Cat — Marta Altes tells a whimsical story of a regal feline navigating village life with charm and gentle comedy.
Wendel's Workshop — Chris Riddell fills this inventive story with gadgets and imagination, inviting kids to picture what Wendel builds next.
Winston was Worried — Pamela Duncan Edwards gives a lovable bear a case of the worries, reassuring young readers that fears can be faced.
Polly Parrot Picks a Pirate — Peter Bently's bouncy, rhyming text follows a parrot's search for the perfect pirate crew.
Aunt Amelia — Rebecca Cobb tells a warm, funny story about two children left in the care of their eccentric, endearing aunt.
Dinosaur Stars School — Pamela Duncan Edwards brings first-day-of-school jitters to life with a cast of nervous but excitable dinosaurs.
The Emperor of Absurdia — Chris Riddell imagines a dreamlike kingdom ruled by an emperor whose bedtime world grows delightfully strange.
Football Fever! — Alan Durant's story follows football-obsessed William, whose love of the game has his whole family caught up in the excitement.
Giraffe on a Bicycle — Julia Woolf sends a giraffe wobbling off on a borrowed bicycle as more and more jungle animals climb aboard.
Hamilton's Hats — Martine Oborne introduces a hat-loving pig whose favorite accessories teach him an important lesson.
Lion Practice — Emma Carlisle follows a young lion learning, step by step, how to roar with real confidence.
Our Big Blue Sofa — Tim Hopgood tells a cozy story celebrating the comfort and everyday adventures found on a beloved family sofa.

About the Authors
This collection brings together an outstanding lineup of children's authors and illustrators. Elli Woollard and Chris Riddell (two titles) are celebrated for their playful, rhyme-rich storytelling, while Marta Altes, Rebecca Cobb, Pamela Duncan Edwards (two titles), Peter Bently, Alan Durant, Julia Woolf, Martine Oborne, Emma Carlisle, and Tim Hopgood each contribute a distinct voice and illustration style. Published under Macmillan Children's Books, these authors are known throughout the UK and US for creating warm, funny, and visually charming picture books that introduce young children to the pleasures of storytime and independent reading.

Why You'll Love This Collection
You will love this collection for its variety, warmth, and read-aloud charm, thirteen stories in one giftable paperback set. It is an easy pick for birthdays, the holiday season, stocking stuffers, baby showers, or building a classroom library, giving young readers plenty of colorful new favorites to discover again and again on rainy afternoons or cozy bedtime nights.

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