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| Author | Allan Ahlberg |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Andre Amstutz |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
| Published | 1980 |
| No. of books | 20 |
Happy Families is a series of children's books written by Allan Ahlberg; as the titles indicate, they were 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]
A children's TV series based on the books, also called Happy Families, was produced by the BBC in the late 1980s.
- ^ 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.