Jill Tomlinson's Favourite Animal Tales 7 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Paperback

{"id":4458460807267,"title":"Jill Tomlinson's Favourite Animal Tales 7 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Paperback","handle":"animal-books-collection-ages-5-7-paperback-jill-tomlinson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZZJ3o38wU2c?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA delightful addition to any bookshelf, these inquisitive and paperback books are wonderful for cuddling up on the sofa with your child, or to read before bed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=jill*+tomlinson*\" title=\"Jill Tomlinson books\"\u003eJill Tomlinson's \u003c\/a\u003eanimal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach one creates a sense of adventure yet belonging for the different animals, and encourages children to explore their imagination. With subtle illustrations, these are a great bridge between full chapter and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/fiction-ages-5-7\" title=\"Fiction books\"\u003epicture books\u003c\/a\u003e to keep young minds engaged. Parents might remember these classics and being able to read them to their children will be an absolute delight. Whether it’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/kids-books\"\u003ekids' books\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/classic-fiction\"\u003eclassic books\u003c\/a\u003e, we stock an extensive range of literature for you to get your hands on. Shop now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese cute stories tell the tales of seven different animals and their approach to everyday life, filled with gentle humour and a sense of warmth. They relate to the queries and interests of young children, providing a wholesome and somewhat nurturing feel which comes across as they are read aloud. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJill Tomlinson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e trained to be a professional opera singer, however due to an unforeseen illness this interrupted her aspirations to be a singer and instead she was forced to now execute her skills in another creative area. Tomlinson pursued a course in journalism but found that she wanted to write stories for children. When Jill Tomlinson wrote the animal stories, it became an instant success, entertaining kids around the world for several decades, a perfect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/animal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eanimal books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e series. Ever since, Jill has become renowned for her fantastic tales and has plenty more ranges to appeal to children. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis fantastic series is great for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/5-7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eages 5-7\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, children will find these classic and exciting fun stories a pleasant surprise when they start reading. This beautiful set is one of our all time best selling collections. In this selection of books, we have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, a young gorilla called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePongo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e who lived in the mountains of Africa, however he is desperately looking forward to growing up strong and big like his father so he can thump his chest! This story focuses on Pongo’s development with themes revolving around comfort, care and maturity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0\"\u003eJill Tomlinson (Celebrated British Children's Author and Opera Singer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\"\u003ePaul Howard (Award-Winning Children's Visual Artist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher \/ Imprint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\"\u003eFarshore (An Elite Children's Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers UK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eISBN-13 Reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,0\"\u003e9781405291775 (Unified Master Archive Box Set Tracking System)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSKU \/ Product Code\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,1,0\"\u003eB2D9177-7BKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,1,0\"\u003eMulti-Book Value Paperback Chapter Collection inside Custom Cardboard Slipcase Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Book Count\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,1,0\"\u003e7 Independent Heartwarming Character Tales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitles Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,0\"\u003e1. The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,2\"\u003e2. The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,3\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,4\"\u003e3. The Otter Who Wanted to Know\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,5\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,6\"\u003e4. The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,8\"\u003e5. The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,10\"\u003e6. The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,11\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,12\"\u003e7. The Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTarget Age Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,9,1,0\"\u003eAges 5 to 7 Years Old (Key Stage 1, Year 1 \u0026amp; Year 2 Transition Readers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Developmental Focus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,10,1,0\"\u003eOvercoming fears, nurturing curiosity, building self-confidence, emotional intelligence loop coaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 Strategic Target\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,11,1,0\"\u003eCritical summer holiday routine anchor and bedtime decompression kit launching next month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitles in This Set :\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out\u003cbr\u003e2. The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up\u003cbr\u003e3. The Otter Who Wanted to Know\u003cbr\u003e4. The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home\u003cbr\u003e5. The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e6. The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark\u003cbr\u003e7. The Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription :\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOtto is a penguin chick, that much he knows, but other than this he has a lot to learn. Life at the bottom of the world is a curious thing and life can change at a moment's notice. The next blizzard, the next meal and the threat of being orphaned are all challenges that must be faced. But how will Otto and his friends manage? The only way that penguins can do - by looking after each other. A perfect story for animal lovers young and old, filled with tenderness and love combined with a subtle humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePongo is a young, mischievous gorilla living in the mountains of Africa. He wants to grow up to be brave and clever like his dad, and perhaps even become leader of the pack one day. But it is not until his little sister is born that Pongo discovers that growing up isn't just about having a big chest to thump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Otter Who Wanted to Know\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA charming story about an adorable sea otter from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark. Pat is an adorable little sea otter. She likes turning up her toes and floating in the sea, chasing fish and asking a hundred and one questions. One day Pat's quiet life is turned upside down when she gets caught up in a pretty scary adventure. Suddenly she doesn't have time to ask any questions, and even if she did, no one would know the answers. This time Pat just has to find things out for herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Cat Who Wanted to Go Home\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSuzy is a little striped cat, who lives in a French seaside village with a fisherman and his four sons. Like all cats, Suzy is very inquisitive, which causes problems when she climbs into the basket of a hot air balloon - and is carried off over the channel to England! How will she ever get back to France? It won't be easy, but Suzy refuses to be put off by a bit of water...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHilda is a small, speckled hen. And when Hilda makes up her mind, nothing can stop her. Hilda's auntie has just had a family of chicks, and she's determined to visit them. But how is Hilda going to travel the five miles to her auntie's farm? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHilda needs to find a way of making the journey to her aunt’s farm safely and reliably. Hilda’s feisty character make her an engaging character in this entertaining story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlop, the Baby Barn Owl, is like every Barn Owl there ever was, except for one thing--he is afraid of the dark. \"Dark is nasty\" he says and so he won't go hunting with his parents. Mrs. Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole to ask about the dark and he meets a little boy waiting for the fireworks to begin, an old lady, a scout out camping, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, a man with a telescope, and a black cat who takes him exploring. He realizes that through these encounters that dark is super after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePim is a baby aardvark, with a long, furry nose. He has tiny little claws instead of fingers and toes, and sleeps in a cosy burrow. But he isn't sure what being an aardvark really means. He asks his mother all sorts of questions, and she decides it is time he found out what being an aardvark is all about. In his quest to discover the world around him, he meets lots of exotic and interesting animals. There are snakes, cheetahs, elephants and monkeys, and they all have something to teach him. He's disappointed that aardvarks can't climb trees, but as he learns how to find termites, fight predators and build a burrow of his own, Pim realises there are some advantages to being an aardvark after all..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJill Tomlinson represents an exceptionally distinguished, enduring vanguard voice in twentieth-century British children's literature whose whimsical narratives have supported childhood emotional growth for over fifty years, commanding undisputed cultural authority worldwide. Originally trained as an opera singer before moving into structured youth storytelling, her unique capacity to integrate accurate animal behavioral traits with therapeutic child psychology metrics ensures deep educational engagement. Illustrated brilliantly by Paul Howard, whose expressive line work captures visual attention spans perfectly, this collection is issued by Farshore: an elite commercial children's print house under HarperCollins Publishers UK universally revered for strict editorial gating and supreme typographic clarity. In 2026, this seven-volume paperback box set remains a primary recommended choices across primary school reading coordinators, child minding networks, and parent-teacher forums throughout the United Kingdom for developing reading confidence safely.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-10-02T10:45:33+01:00","created_at":"2020-01-13T18:40:48+00:00","vendor":"HarperCollins Publishers","type":"5-7","tags":["ABWY","Age_5-7","Animal","B2D birthday","Back To School","Back to School Sale","bestsellers-resort","Binding_Paperback","Books Over 70% Off","Boxing Day","br-trending","Category_Back to School","Children's Classic","Festive","Fiction","Jill Tomlinson","Key Stage One","Type_Collection","walmart","Year 1 Books"],"price":1399,"price_min":1399,"price_max":1399,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":4893,"compare_at_price_min":4893,"compare_at_price_max":4893,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":31935091408995,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"B2D1482","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Jill Tomlinson's Favourite Animal Tales 7 Books Collection Set - 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With subtle illustrations, these are a great bridge between full chapter and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/fiction-ages-5-7\" title=\"Fiction books\"\u003epicture books\u003c\/a\u003e to keep young minds engaged. Parents might remember these classics and being able to read them to their children will be an absolute delight. Whether it’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/kids-books\"\u003ekids' books\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/classic-fiction\"\u003eclassic books\u003c\/a\u003e, we stock an extensive range of literature for you to get your hands on. Shop now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese cute stories tell the tales of seven different animals and their approach to everyday life, filled with gentle humour and a sense of warmth. They relate to the queries and interests of young children, providing a wholesome and somewhat nurturing feel which comes across as they are read aloud. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJill Tomlinson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e trained to be a professional opera singer, however due to an unforeseen illness this interrupted her aspirations to be a singer and instead she was forced to now execute her skills in another creative area. Tomlinson pursued a course in journalism but found that she wanted to write stories for children. When Jill Tomlinson wrote the animal stories, it became an instant success, entertaining kids around the world for several decades, a perfect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/animal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eanimal books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e series. Ever since, Jill has become renowned for her fantastic tales and has plenty more ranges to appeal to children. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis fantastic series is great for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/5-7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eages 5-7\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, children will find these classic and exciting fun stories a pleasant surprise when they start reading. This beautiful set is one of our all time best selling collections. In this selection of books, we have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, a young gorilla called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePongo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e who lived in the mountains of Africa, however he is desperately looking forward to growing up strong and big like his father so he can thump his chest! This story focuses on Pongo’s development with themes revolving around comfort, care and maturity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0\"\u003eJill Tomlinson (Celebrated British Children's Author and Opera Singer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\"\u003ePaul Howard (Award-Winning Children's Visual Artist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher \/ Imprint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\"\u003eFarshore (An Elite Children's Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers UK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eISBN-13 Reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,0\"\u003e9781405291775 (Unified Master Archive Box Set Tracking System)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSKU \/ Product Code\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,1,0\"\u003eB2D9177-7BKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,1,0\"\u003eMulti-Book Value Paperback Chapter Collection inside Custom Cardboard Slipcase Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Book Count\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,1,0\"\u003e7 Independent Heartwarming Character Tales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitles Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,0\"\u003e1. The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,2\"\u003e2. The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,3\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,4\"\u003e3. The Otter Who Wanted to Know\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,5\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,6\"\u003e4. The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,8\"\u003e5. The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,10\"\u003e6. The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,11\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,12\"\u003e7. The Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTarget Age Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,9,1,0\"\u003eAges 5 to 7 Years Old (Key Stage 1, Year 1 \u0026amp; Year 2 Transition Readers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Developmental Focus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,10,1,0\"\u003eOvercoming fears, nurturing curiosity, building self-confidence, emotional intelligence loop coaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 Strategic Target\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,11,1,0\"\u003eCritical summer holiday routine anchor and bedtime decompression kit launching next month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitles in This Set :\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out\u003cbr\u003e2. The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up\u003cbr\u003e3. The Otter Who Wanted to Know\u003cbr\u003e4. The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home\u003cbr\u003e5. The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e6. The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark\u003cbr\u003e7. The Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription :\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOtto is a penguin chick, that much he knows, but other than this he has a lot to learn. Life at the bottom of the world is a curious thing and life can change at a moment's notice. The next blizzard, the next meal and the threat of being orphaned are all challenges that must be faced. But how will Otto and his friends manage? The only way that penguins can do - by looking after each other. A perfect story for animal lovers young and old, filled with tenderness and love combined with a subtle humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePongo is a young, mischievous gorilla living in the mountains of Africa. He wants to grow up to be brave and clever like his dad, and perhaps even become leader of the pack one day. But it is not until his little sister is born that Pongo discovers that growing up isn't just about having a big chest to thump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Otter Who Wanted to Know\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA charming story about an adorable sea otter from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark. Pat is an adorable little sea otter. She likes turning up her toes and floating in the sea, chasing fish and asking a hundred and one questions. One day Pat's quiet life is turned upside down when she gets caught up in a pretty scary adventure. Suddenly she doesn't have time to ask any questions, and even if she did, no one would know the answers. This time Pat just has to find things out for herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Cat Who Wanted to Go Home\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSuzy is a little striped cat, who lives in a French seaside village with a fisherman and his four sons. Like all cats, Suzy is very inquisitive, which causes problems when she climbs into the basket of a hot air balloon - and is carried off over the channel to England! How will she ever get back to France? It won't be easy, but Suzy refuses to be put off by a bit of water...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHilda is a small, speckled hen. And when Hilda makes up her mind, nothing can stop her. Hilda's auntie has just had a family of chicks, and she's determined to visit them. But how is Hilda going to travel the five miles to her auntie's farm? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHilda needs to find a way of making the journey to her aunt’s farm safely and reliably. Hilda’s feisty character make her an engaging character in this entertaining story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlop, the Baby Barn Owl, is like every Barn Owl there ever was, except for one thing--he is afraid of the dark. \"Dark is nasty\" he says and so he won't go hunting with his parents. Mrs. Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole to ask about the dark and he meets a little boy waiting for the fireworks to begin, an old lady, a scout out camping, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, a man with a telescope, and a black cat who takes him exploring. He realizes that through these encounters that dark is super after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePim is a baby aardvark, with a long, furry nose. He has tiny little claws instead of fingers and toes, and sleeps in a cosy burrow. But he isn't sure what being an aardvark really means. He asks his mother all sorts of questions, and she decides it is time he found out what being an aardvark is all about. In his quest to discover the world around him, he meets lots of exotic and interesting animals. There are snakes, cheetahs, elephants and monkeys, and they all have something to teach him. He's disappointed that aardvarks can't climb trees, but as he learns how to find termites, fight predators and build a burrow of his own, Pim realises there are some advantages to being an aardvark after all..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJill Tomlinson represents an exceptionally distinguished, enduring vanguard voice in twentieth-century British children's literature whose whimsical narratives have supported childhood emotional growth for over fifty years, commanding undisputed cultural authority worldwide. Originally trained as an opera singer before moving into structured youth storytelling, her unique capacity to integrate accurate animal behavioral traits with therapeutic child psychology metrics ensures deep educational engagement. Illustrated brilliantly by Paul Howard, whose expressive line work captures visual attention spans perfectly, this collection is issued by Farshore: an elite commercial children's print house under HarperCollins Publishers UK universally revered for strict editorial gating and supreme typographic clarity. In 2026, this seven-volume paperback box set remains a primary recommended choices across primary school reading coordinators, child minding networks, and parent-teacher forums throughout the United Kingdom for developing reading confidence safely.\u003c\/p\u003e"}