Emily Gravett 8 Books Collection Set Blue Chameleon, Dogs, Matilda's Cat & Tidy

Emily Gravett

Titles in This Set Blue Chameleon Dogs Matilda's Cat Monkey and Me Wolf Won't Bite! Old Hat Again! Tidy Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books Age Range: Ages 3-5 Overview This delightful Emily Gravett Collection brings together eight of her best-loved picture books in one covetable paperback set, perfect for building a young reader's first library. From the mischievous chameleon who cannot find where he belongs, to a cat who refuses to sit still for her portrait, each story showcases Gravett's signature blend of witty text and richly textured illustration. Ideal for storytime, bedtime, and classroom reading corners, this collection introduces children to themes of identity, friendship, tidiness, and courage through gentle humour. A wonderful gift for young book lovers and their families. About the Books Across these eight stories, Emily Gravett proves herself one of the most inventive picture-book creators working today. In Blue Chameleon, a lonely chameleon tries on the colours and patterns of everything around him in his search for a friend, teaching colour recognition and the value of connection. Dogs is a joyful, observational romp through the many shapes and personalities of our canine companions, told with Gravett's trademark visual wit. Matilda's Cat follows a determined little girl trying to work out exactly what her independent-minded cat enjoys, a warm and funny look at the bond between children and pets. Monkey and Me is an irresistibly rhythmic, repetitive read-aloud in which a child and her toy monkey act out a parade of animals, building language and movement skills. Wolf Won't Bite! playfully subverts the classic wolf-and-pigs tale with circus-performing pigs and a wolf who insists he is tame — until he isn't. Old Hat explores individuality and the courage to be different, as a rabbit's old hat becomes the height of fashion once everyone else moves on. Again! is a much-loved tale of a small dragon who cannot get enough of his bedtime story, capturing every parent's experience of repeat requests. Finally, Tidy follows an over-zealous badger whose determination to tidy the whole forest spirals into chaos, a funny look at order versus nature. Together, these titles demonstrate Gravett's extraordinary range — from tender to laugh-out-loud — and her ability to layer real emotional depth beneath playful, richly detailed artwork that rewards repeated reading. Key Benefits Eight complete picture books from a double Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator Rich, richly detailed illustrations that reward repeat reading and spark conversation Ideal for bedtime stories, storytime circles, and early years classrooms Covers themes of friendship, identity, tidiness, and courage in an accessible way Durable paperback format, easy for little hands to hold and share A brilliant gift set or library-building bundle for young readers aged 3-5 About the Author Emily Gravett (born 1972) is a celebrated British author-illustrator whose picture books have become modern classics. She won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal for her debut, Wolves, and won it again for Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears, a rare double achievement shared by very few illustrators. Known for her painterly, richly textured artwork and playful, interactive page designs, Gravett brings warmth, humour, and gentle subversion to every story she tells. Her books are widely used in early years settings and treasured by parents and teachers for their read-aloud appeal and lasting charm. Why You'll Love This Collection This eight-book set offers unbeatable variety and value from a double Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator. With richly rewarding artwork and stories that hold up to endless re-reads, it's a brilliant gift, bedtime staple, or classroom resource that young readers and grown-ups will treasure for years. Please Note: This set includes the UK ISBN and UK edition covers as shown in the images.