Titles in This Set:. What the Ladybird Heard - Julia Donaldson. Winston was Worried - Pamela Duncan Edwards. Wendel's Workshop - Chris Riddell. Tyrannosaurus Drop - Julia Donaldson. The Gruffalo's Child - Julia Donaldson. The Gruffalo - Julia Donaldson. A Squash and a Squeeze - Julia Donaldson. Room on the Broom - Julia Donaldson. Polly Parrot Picks a Pirate - Peter Bentley. Our Big Blue Sofa - Tim Hopgood. Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou! - Julia Donaldson. Lion Practice - Emma Carlisle. The King Cat - Marta Altes. Hamilton's Hats - Martine Oborne. Giraffe on a Bicycle - Julia Woolf. The Giant of Jum - Elli Woollard. Football Fever! - Alan Durant. The Emperor of Absurdia - Chris Riddell. Dinosaur Starts School - Pamela Duncan Edwards. Aunt Amelia - Rebecca Cobb. Details:. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781529006018. Publisher: Pan Macmillan. Age Range: 5-7 years. Overview. The Time to Read Series Early Readers 20 Books Collection Set brings together twenty much-loved picture book favourites, adapted into early reader format for children starting to read on their own. Featuring stories from bestselling author Julia Donaldson alongside other celebrated writers and illustrators, this paperback bundle builds confidence, vocabulary and a lifelong love of reading in young readers aged 5-7.. About the Books. This 20-book paperback collection reworks classic picture book stories into early reader editions, with larger, easy-to-read type and simplified text supporting children moving from shared reading to reading independently. The set includes Julia Donaldson favourites such as The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, A Squash and a Squeeze, What the Ladybird Heard, Tyrannosaurus Drop and Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!, alongside titles from other acclaimed creators, including Chris Riddell's Wendel's Workshop and The Emperor of Absurdia, Pamela Duncan Edwards' Winston was Worried and Dinosaur Starts School, and Rebecca Cobb's Aunt Amelia, plus stories from Peter Bentley, Tim Hopgood, Emma Carlisle, Marta Altes, Martine Oborne, Julia Woolf, Elli Woollard and Alan Durant. Each book features familiar, funny characters and engaging storylines, while the early reader format offers just the right challenge for children moving beyond picture books, suiting classroom reading corners, school libraries and home bookshelves alike.. 20 individual paperback books in one great-value collection. Adapted into early reader format with easy-to-read type. Features Julia Donaldson favourites plus many other celebrated authors. Ideal for children transitioning to independent reading. Great for home, classroom or school library reading corners. A brilliant gift for any young reader aged 5-7. About the Authors. This collection brings together an outstanding line-up of children's authors and illustrators. Julia Donaldson, the former Children's Laureate, is one of the UK's best-loved authors, known worldwide for The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. She is joined by Chris Riddell, Pamela Duncan Edwards, Peter Bentley, Tim Hopgood, Rebecca Cobb, Emma Carlisle, Marta Altes, Martine Oborne, Julia Woolf, Elli Woollard and Alan Durant, each bringing their own style to this collection.. Why You'll Love This Collection. Twenty brilliant stories in one great-value bundle, packed with familiar characters, gentle humour and warmth - the perfect way to encourage new readers while introducing some of the best names in children's publishing.. Please Note: Book covers may vary slightly from the image shown, and the UK edition ISBN 9781529006018 applies to this set.