The Man Who Wore All His Clothes And Other Stories
By Ahlberg and Allan
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Synopsis
Join the Gaskitt family in four hilarious adventures. In 'The Man Who Wore All His Clothes', Mr Gaskitt dons every item in his wardrobe, Mrs Gaskitt picks up a bank robber in her taxi, and their twins, Gus and Gloria, face a peculiar substitute teacher. Their cat, Horace, prefers watching TV at a friend's house. These intertwining tales lead to a thrilling car chase where Mr Gaskitt becomes an unexpected hero. This collection also includes 'The Woman Who Won Things', 'The Children Who Smelled a Rat', and 'The Cat Who Got Carried Away'.
About the author
Allan Ahlberg is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children, often teaming up with his wife, Janet Ahlberg, who did the illustrations. Together, they created favourites like 'The Jolly Postman' and 'Each Peach Pear Plum'. Allan's stories are fun, clever, and enjoyed by children all over the world.
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
Published
2026
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