Happy Families Series

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All the Happy Families books in order:

Book 1: Mr Cosmo the Conjuror (1980) 
Book 2: Master Salt the Sailors' Son (1980)
Book 3: Mrs Plug the Plumber (1980) 
Book 4: Mrs Wobble the Waitress (1980) 
Book 5: Mr and Mrs Hay the Horse (1981)
Book 6: Miss Jump the Jockey (1981)
Book 7: Mr Tick the Teacher (1981)
Book 8: Miss Brick the Builders' Baby (1981)
Book 9: Mr Buzz the Beeman (1981) 
Book 10: Master Money the Millionaire (1981) 
Book 11: Mrs Lather's Laundry (1981) 
Book 12: Master Bun the Bakers' Boy (1988) 
Book 13: Miss Dose the Doctors' Daughter (1988)
Book 14: Mrs Jolly's Joke Shop (1988) 
Book 15: Mr Creep the Crook (1988) 
Book 16: Mrs Vole the Vet (1996)
Book 17: Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter (1996) 
Book 18: Master Track's Train (1997) 
Book 19: Ms Cliff the Climber (1997) 
Book 20: Mr Biff the Boxer (2013)

Book 1
Book 1

Master Salt the Sailors' Son

Sammy Salt's mum and dad say he's too small to sail the seas with them in their ship the Jolly Jack. But when they try... MoreMaster Salt the Sailors' Son

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 2
Book 2

Mrs Plug the Plumber

Mrs. Plug, with her useful bag, is ready for any emergency, whether it is a leak in the bathroom, a robbery on the stree... MoreMrs Plug the Plumber

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 3
Book 3

Mr. Buzz the Beeman

Mr Buzz works hard to look after his bees - and his bees work hard to make lots and lots of lovely honey. But one mornin... MoreMr. Buzz the Beeman

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 4
Book 4

Mr and Mrs Hay the Horse

Mr and Mrs Hay are a horse! Every day they climb into their horse suit (she's the back, he's the front) and perform at t... MoreMr and Mrs Hay the Horse

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 5
Book 5

Miss Dose the Doctor's Daughter

Dora Dose is not just a doctor's daughter, she's a double doctor's daughter - her mum and dad are both doctors. Dora wis... MoreMiss Dose the Doctor's Daughter

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 6
Book 6

Mrs Jolly's Joke Shop

`I say, I say, I say, have you heard the story of Mrs Jolly's Joke Shop? No? Well, here it is!' The Jolly family love j... MoreMrs Jolly's Joke Shop

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 10
Book 10

Ms.Cliff the Climber

This is the story of ups and downs, and tangles, in the life of the keen mountain climber, Clara Cliff. She marries, has... MoreMs.Cliff the Climber

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 11
Book 11

Mr. Cosmo the Conjuror

When Mr Cosmo the conjuror arrives in town with his wife and children, everyone gets very excited. His colourful caravan... MoreMr. Cosmo the Conjuror

(2 reviews) 4 2
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Book 12
Book 12

Mrs Wobble the Waitress

A brand new, bigger, edition of an Ahlberg Happy Families classic.Mrs Wobble LOVES her job as a waitress but, oh dear, t... MoreMrs Wobble the Waitress

(20 reviews) 5 20
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Book 13
Book 13

Mr Biff the Boxer

A brand new, bigger, edition of an Ahlberg Happy Families classic.Mr Biff and Mr Bop are boxers and deadly rivals too. M... MoreMr Biff the Boxer

(12 reviews) 5 12
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Book 14
Book 14

Master Money the Millionaire

Master Money the Millionaire is a hilarious book by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Andre Amstutz.Master Money is a ver... MoreMaster Money the Millionaire

(8 reviews) 5 8
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Book 15
Book 15

Miss Jump the Jockey

Miss Jump the Jockey is a hilarious picture book by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Andre Amstutz.Miss Josie Jump the jock... MoreMiss Jump the Jockey

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 16
Book 16

Master Track's Train

Here is an announcement! The train approaching platform two is full of stolen goods . . . Mr Track is the train driver, ... MoreMaster Track's Train

(8 reviews) 5 8
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Book 17
Book 17

Mrs Vole the Vet

Mrs Vole the vet has one son, two daughters, three cats, four dogs and no husband.Really, she has everything she needs a... MoreMrs Vole the Vet

(4 reviews) 4 4
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Book 18
Book 18

Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter

Daisy Dirt's dad is a dustman on the dole, but her mum has remarried a Duke and is a filthy rich Duchess. Poor Daisy doe... MoreMiss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 19
Book 19

Mr Creep the Crook

Mr Creep the Crook is a bad man, and all his family are bad too - even Growler, his dog. But when he escapes from jail a... MoreMr Creep the Crook

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 20
Book 20

Mrs Lather's Laundry

A classic Happy Families story written by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Andre AmstutzMrs Lather is getting quite work... MoreMrs Lather's Laundry

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 21
Book 21

Mr Tick the Teacher

One of the classic Happy Families stories written by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Faith Jaques.Mr Tick loves teachin... MoreMr Tick the Teacher

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 22
Book 22

Miss Brick the Builders' Baby

Mr and Mrs Brick are builders, just like their mothers and fathers and grandmothers and grandfathers. But their new baby... MoreMiss Brick the Builders' Baby

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 23
Book 23

Master Bun the Bakers' Boy

Bertie Bun was born to be a baker. His mum is a baker. His dad is a baker. Even his grandparents were bakers. But Bertie... MoreMaster Bun the Bakers' Boy

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 24
Book 24

Happy Families: The Audio Collection

Penguin presents Happy Families: The Audio Collection by Allan Ahlberg, read by Alexander Armstrong.Families come in all... MoreHappy Families: The Audio Collection

(0 reviews)
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Book 25
Book 25

Happy Families: The Audio Collection

Penguin presents Happy Families: The Audio Collection by Allan Ahlberg, read by Alexander Armstrong.Families come in all... MoreHappy Families: The Audio Collection

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Book 26
Book 26

More Happy Families: 9 Classic Tales

Brought to you by Puffin.The next audio collection from Allan Ahlberg stars more of his best loved characters, including... MoreMore Happy Families: 9 Classic Tales

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 27
Book 27

More Happy Families: 9 Classic Tales

Brought to you by Puffin.The next audio collection from Allan Ahlberg stars more of his best loved characters, including... MoreMore Happy Families: 9 Classic Tales

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