Titles in This Set Hard-Boiled Legs Smelly Jelly Smelly Fish Spollyolly-diddlytiddlyitis (The Doctor Book) / Old Mother Hubbard's Dog Needs A Doctor Under The Bed Old Mother Hubbard's Dog Dresses Up Old Mother Hubbard's Dog Learns To Play Old Mother Hubbard's Dog Takes Up Sport Condition : Brand New Format : Paperback ISBN : 9781406397260 Publisher : Walker Books Age Range : 5-7 Years Overview This joyful eight-book paperback set brings together some of Michael Rosen and John Yeoman's silliest rhymes and stories, brought vividly to life by Quentin Blake. Packed with wobbly-legged dogs, spotty ailments and flying beds, these scrapbook-style tales are built for reading aloud and returning to again and again. A brilliant introduction to comic verse for young readers aged five to seven, and a genuinely funny gift for any bookshelf. About the Books This collection gathers the much-loved "Old Mother Hubbard's Dog" stories alongside Michael Rosen's nonsense poems and tales, all illustrated in Quentin Blake's instantly recognisable, expressive style. In Hard-Boiled Legs , Smelly Jelly Smelly Fish , Under The Bed and Spollyolly-diddlytiddlyitis , everyday moments — breakfast, bedtime, a trip to the doctor — spiral into glorious chaos, with beds that sprout wings and doctor's visits that end in invented illnesses. Meanwhile, the four "Old Mother Hubbard's Dog" titles follow her mischievous pup as he causes mayhem playing sport, learning new games, dressing up and falling "ill" — much to Old Mother Hubbard's exasperation. Told in rollicking rhyme perfect for reading aloud, each story rewards repeat visits, with new jokes to spot in Blake's busy illustrations every time. Together, the eight books offer variety within a consistent tone: warm, witty, slightly anarchic humour that never talks down to young readers. It's the kind of collection requested at bedtime long after the first read, and works equally well for solo early readers or a shared laugh with a parent. A wonderful way to introduce children to comic verse and character-driven silliness, from two of Britain's best-loved children's writers. Eight complete paperback stories in one great-value collection Illustrated throughout by legendary illustrator Quentin Blake Rhyming, read-aloud text perfect for shared bedtime reading Silly, memorable characters children want to revisit again and again Ideal for building reading confidence in ages 5-7 A brilliant gift for birthdays, Christmas or World Book Day About the Authors Michael Rosen is one of Britain's most celebrated children's authors and a former Children's Laureate, best known for We're Going on a Bear Hunt . John Yeoman is a respected children's author who has written numerous stories for young readers, including the "Old Mother Hubbard's Dog" series featured here. Both are brought to life throughout by Quentin Blake, the multi-award-winning illustrator famous for his work with Roald Dahl and his own bestselling picture books, whose distinctive style is instantly recognisable to generations of readers. Why You'll Love This Collection Funny, fast-paced and beautifully illustrated, this eight-book set delivers laugh-out-loud stories in bite-sized, read-aloud portions — perfect for growing readers and story time alike, with brand-new copies of every title included. Please Note: Cover shown is the current UK edition; ISBN as listed.