Titles in This Set Farmyard Friends: Higgly Hen Farmyard Friends: Portly Pig Farmyard Friends: Cuddly Cow Farmyard Friends: Gobbly Goat Details Condition: New Format: Board Book ISBN: 9781839945144 Publisher: Nosy Crow Age Range: 2-5 years Overview The Farmyard Friends 4 Books Collection Set brings together four charming, rhyming board book tales from bestselling illustrator Axel Scheffler, creator of The Gruffalo. Each sturdy, cased board book follows a lovable farmyard character - Higgly Hen, Portly Pig, Cuddly Cow and Gobbly Goat - through a simple, funny adventure. Perfect for toddlers and young children, this set is ideal for shared reading, gift-giving, and building early vocabulary through gentle, familiar farmyard stories. About the Books In Higgly Hen , poor Higgly has lost her chicks and little ones can help her search the farmyard for clues as she hunts for them, learning that staying calm and hopeful leads to a happy ending. In Portly Pig , the mucky pig sets off in search of the biggest, muddiest puddle on the farm, only for the rain to threaten his fun - a playful story about curiosity and cause and effect. Cuddly Cow follows a sleepy cow who visits each of her farmyard friends trying to find the comfiest spot for a good night's rest, making it a soothing choice for bedtime routines. Finally, in Gobbly Goat , a hungry goat goes looking for something tasty to munch, discovering friends and food along the way. Across all four stories, Scheffler's warm, recognisable illustrations and simple, rhyming texts are designed for reading aloud, helping toddlers follow along and spot familiar animals. The sturdy, cased board format is built to withstand little hands, making these books ideal for everyday play and quiet story time. Together, the set offers a well-rounded introduction to farmyard life and the simple pleasures of friendship, food, mud and sleep. Four complete board book stories from bestselling illustrator Axel Scheffler Sturdy, cased board book format built for little hands Simple, rhyming texts perfect for reading aloud to toddlers Ideal for building early vocabulary and farmyard animal recognition Great gift set for birthdays, new babies, and first libraries Familiar, comforting characters for repeat bedtime and playtime reading About the Author Axel Scheffler is a bestselling, award-winning illustrator best known for illustrating The Gruffalo and its many follow-ups, alongside the popular Pip and Posy series. Born in Germany, Scheffler has illustrated dozens of children's books over a career spanning more than three decades, becoming one of the most instantly recognisable and best-loved illustrators in children's publishing. His warm, characterful artwork brings the Farmyard Friends to life with humour and charm perfectly suited to young readers. Why You'll Love This Farmyard Friends Set With four complete stories, durable board pages, and Axel Scheffler's irresistible artwork, this collection is a brilliant introduction to storytime for toddlers - and a lovely, long-lasting gift. Please Note: Book(s) will be dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown.