{"product_id":"time-to-read-imaginative-stories-13-books-collection-set-ages-3-7-paperback","title":"Time To Read Imaginative Stories For Early Readers 13 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Giant of Jum\u003cbr\u003e\nThe King Cat\u003cbr\u003e\nWendel's Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\nWinston was Worried\u003cbr\u003e\nPolly Parrot Picks a Pirate\u003cbr\u003e\nAunt Amelia\u003cbr\u003e\nDinosaur Stars School\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Emperor of Absurdia\u003cbr\u003e\nFootball Fever!\u003cbr\u003e\nGiraffe on a Bicycle\u003cbr\u003e\nHamilton's Hats\u003cbr\u003e\nLion Practice\u003cbr\u003e\nOur Big Blue Sofa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Macmillan Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 3-7 (Preschool-Grade 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 brand new paperback picture books in one convenient, giftable set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhyming and rhythmic text supports early word recognition and reading fluency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, varied illustration styles from award-winning children's illustrators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle humor and relatable themes like worry, friendship, and family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for bedtime reading, classroom libraries, and read-aloud story time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a home reading collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Giant of Jum — Elli Woollard's rhyming tale follows a grumpy, hungry giant whose search for a boy named Jack turns surprisingly big-hearted.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe King Cat — Marta Altes tells a whimsical story of a regal feline navigating village life with charm and gentle comedy.\u003cbr\u003e\nWendel's Workshop — Chris Riddell fills this inventive story with gadgets and imagination, inviting kids to picture what Wendel builds next.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinston was Worried — Pamela Duncan Edwards gives a lovable bear a case of the worries, reassuring young readers that fears can be faced.\u003cbr\u003e\nPolly Parrot Picks a Pirate — Peter Bently's bouncy, rhyming text follows a parrot's search for the perfect pirate crew.\u003cbr\u003e\nAunt Amelia — Rebecca Cobb tells a warm, funny story about two children left in the care of their eccentric, endearing aunt.\u003cbr\u003e\nDinosaur Stars School — Pamela Duncan Edwards brings first-day-of-school jitters to life with a cast of nervous but excitable dinosaurs.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Emperor of Absurdia — Chris Riddell imagines a dreamlike kingdom ruled by an emperor whose bedtime world grows delightfully strange.\u003cbr\u003e\nFootball Fever! — Alan Durant's story follows football-obsessed William, whose love of the game has his whole family caught up in the excitement.\u003cbr\u003e\nGiraffe on a Bicycle — Julia Woolf sends a giraffe wobbling off on a borrowed bicycle as more and more jungle animals climb aboard.\u003cbr\u003e\nHamilton's Hats — Martine Oborne introduces a hat-loving pig whose favorite accessories teach him an important lesson.\u003cbr\u003e\nLion Practice — Emma Carlisle follows a young lion learning, step by step, how to roar with real confidence.\u003cbr\u003e\nOur Big Blue Sofa — Tim Hopgood tells a cozy story celebrating the comfort and everyday adventures found on a beloved family sofa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57072957948278,"sku":"MAN-U41-9789124300920","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/time-to-read-13-books-collection-various-authors-paperback.jpg?v=1785760639","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/time-to-read-imaginative-stories-13-books-collection-set-ages-3-7-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}