Titles in This Set: Terrific Trains, Tremendous Tractors, Tough Trucks, Dazzling Diggers, Super Submarines, Brilliant Boats, Roaring Rockets, Cool Cars, Flashing Fire Engines, Amazing Aeroplanes. Details:. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780753448533. Publisher: Kingfisher. Age Range: 3-5 years. Overview. The Amazing Machines Collection gathers ten of Tony Mitton and Ant Parker's best-loved vehicle picture books into one bright paperback box set. Written in bouncing rhyme and brought to life with bold, colourful illustrations, each title follows a cheerful cast of animal characters exploring trains, trucks, boats, rockets and more. Perfect for curious toddlers and preschoolers, this collection turns everyday machines into exciting first-reading adventures, making it an ideal gift, bedtime staple, or classroom resource for early learners.. About the Books. Each book in the Amazing Machines series pairs Tony Mitton's rhythmical, read-aloud poetry with Ant Parker's zany, detailed artwork, turning vehicle facts into joyful stories for the youngest readers. Rabbit, Bird, Mouse and their animal friends take centre stage as they drive, fly, sail and dig their way through each title, showing children how different machines work and why they matter. Terrific Trains follows a choo-choo journey through tunnels and stations; Tremendous Tractors heads to the farm for planting and harvesting; Tough Trucks and Dazzling Diggers celebrate heavy-duty machines on the road and building site; Super Submarines dives beneath the waves; Brilliant Boats splashes across sunny waters; Roaring Rockets blasts into space; Cool Cars zips from limousines to sports cars; Flashing Fire Engines races to the rescue; and Amazing Aeroplanes takes to the skies. Many titles include a simple picture dictionary or glossary, helping children name parts and build vocabulary as they read. Together, the ten books offer variety and repetition, encouraging children to spot favourite characters and machines while steadily growing their confidence with words and rhymes.. Ten bestselling picture books in one great-value paperback box set. Rhyming, read-aloud text builds early vocabulary and language skills. Bright, detailed illustrations bring trains, trucks, rockets and more to life. Picture dictionaries and glossaries in many titles reinforce first learning. Sturdy paperback format is ideal for little hands and repeated reading. A ready-made gift for birthdays, Christmas, or a child's first library. About the Author. Tony Mitton is an award-winning children's author known for his playful, rhythmical verse, and has written many bestselling picture books for young readers. Ant Parker is an illustrator celebrated for his bold, energetic artwork, which brings warmth and humour to non-fiction subjects for children. Together, this trusted author-illustrator pairing created the much-loved Amazing Machines series, combining lively rhyme with engaging pictures to make learning about vehicles fun for toddlers and preschoolers everywhere.. Why You'll Love This Collection. With ten stories in one box, this set offers brilliant value and endless read-aloud fun. The rhyming text and colourful pictures keep little ones engaged, while the vehicle themes make it a hit with machine-mad toddlers and reluctant readers alike.. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; you will receive the current UK edition with the ISBN listed above.