Happy Families (books)
Happy Families is a series of children's books written by Allan Ahlberg, inspired by the traditional card game Happy Families. Ahlberg worked with a number of illustrators and the books were published by Puffin Books. The series form a transition for children between picture books and chapter books.[1] It is a popular series, having sold in excess of 2.6 million copies since its launch in 1980.[2][3]
| Author | Allan Ahlberg |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Andre Amstutz |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
| Published | 1980 |
| No. of books | 20 |
Media
A children's TV series based on the books, also called Happy Families, was produced by the BBC in the late 1980s.
Titles
- Master Money the Millionaire, illustrated by Andre Amstutz
- Master Bun the Bakers' Boy, illustrated by Fritz Wegner
- Mrs Lather's Laundry, illustrated by Andre Amstutz
- Mr Creep the Crook, illustrated by Andre Amstutz
- Miss Jump the Jockey, illustrated by Andre Amstutz
- Master Track's Train, illustrated by Andre Amstutz
- Master Salt the Sailors' Son, illustrated by Andre Amstutz
- Mr and Mrs Hay the Horse, illustrated by Colin McNaughton
- Miss Brick the Builders' Baby, illustrated by Colin McNaughton
- Mrs Jolly's Joke Shop, illustrated by Colin Mcnaughton
- Mr Buzz the Beeman, illustrated by Faith Jaques
- Miss Dose the Doctors' Daughter*, illustrated by Faith Jaques
- Mr Tick the Teacher, illustrated by Faith Jaques
- Mrs Wobble the Waitress, illustrated by Janet Ahlberg
- Mr Biff the Boxer, illustrated by Janet Ahlberg
- Mr Cosmo the Conjuror, illustrated by Joe Wright
- Mrs Plug the Plumber, illustrated by Joe Wright
- Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter, illustrated by Tony Ross
- Mrs Vole the Vet, illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark
- Ms Cliff the Climber, illustrated by Fritz Wegner
Notes
- The Puffin Handbook p 38
- Allan Ahlberg page on jacketflap.com
- Jones, Nicolette (31 May 2008). "Allan Ahlberg: 'The fun thing is still making the book'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
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