Titles in This Set:
Flip Flap: Safari
Flip Flap: Ocean
Flip Flap: Dinosaurs
Flip Flap: Frozen
Flip Flap: Forest
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781807082475
Overview:
Introducing the Flip Flap Series 5 Books Collection Set by Axel Scheffler five irresistibly interactive picture books for curious preschoolers. Each hardcover title invites little readers to flip, fuse and imagine by mixing two creatures to form new, silly characters. Across Safari, Ocean, Dinosaurs, Frozen and Forest, children enjoy playful rhymes and Schefflers bright, friendly illustrations, and a rhythm that makes shared reading a joy. With over 121 possible combinations in each title, the set delivers giggles and repeat reads, helping to build early literacy skills while expanding vocabulary. Ideal for animal lovers, budding explorers and young story listeners, it also makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or a special treat for new readers, offering a shared reading journey that can be enjoyed together again and again.
What Makes This Collection Special:
Axel Schefflers Flip Flap books are beloved for turning reading into an invitation to participate. This five-title set ties together a playful animal-creation theme with a consistent page-turning mechanic, sturdy hardcover, and a shared reading journey that kids can follow from one adventure to the next. Each book stands on its own with its own themesafari, ocean, dinosaurs, frozen lands, and forest habitatsyet the flip format and Schefflers familiar, warm illustrations create a cohesive reading experience. The set also makes gifting and shelving simple, delivering a high-impact, value-packed collection that families will return to again and again, fostering imagination, wordplay and early science curiosity.
Books Included in This Collection:
Flip Flap: Safari
Safari invites children to imagine wildly by flipping pages to blend two creatures into one playful new character. Visualize an elephona mix of elephant and lionand a zebodile, a zebra-crocodile hybridamong many others. With over 121 possible combinations, kids giggle as they discover names, sounds, and antics. Schefflers bright, friendly illustrations make every mash-up feel approachable, turning a simple animal parade into a joyful, interactive reading adventure that boosts vocabulary and confidence in early readers.
Flip Flap: Ocean
Ocean invites young readers to dive into a world of mash-up marine life. Flip pages to create squish (squid + fish) and shurtle (shark + turtle), alongside many more playful pairs. With over 121 possible underwater creatures, the rhyming text and silly noises invite giggles and engagement. Schefflers crisp, lively artwork keeps every character expressive, helping preschoolers connect words to images while developing listening skills during shared reading.
Flip Flap: Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs offers prehistoric flip-fun for budding palaeontologists. Mix ferocious giants with friendly personalities to craft new dinos and humorous sounds. With 121+ possible combinations, readers meet clever names and big smiles, all wrapped in rhyming verse. The artwork carries the signature warmth of Axel Scheffler, the artist behind The Gruffalo and Pip and Posy, making ancient creatures approachable and instantly lovable in a modern, interactive format.
Flip Flap: Frozen
Frozen transports little explorers to frost-kissed lands where creatures emerge from ice. Flip the pages to conjure frosty hybrids and curious calls, with more than 121 possible combinations to discover and imitate. The rhymes stay breezy, and Schefflers wintery palette and bold lines keep characters friendly and memorable. A chilly, giggle-filled read that rewards repeat play and turns quiet storytelling into an interactive event.
Flip Flap: Forest
Forest whisks readers into a woodland world of clever mash-ups. Blend a squirrel with a woodpecker to make a squecker, or pair a raccoon with a skunk for a raccunk. With 121+ combinations, children invent sounds, names and stories as they turn each page. The warm, confident illustrations by Axel Scheffler capture forest charm, inviting curious minds to observe, describe, and imagine creatures in a playful, immersive reading moment.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for ages 36 and for families seeking interactive, read-aloud experiences. Great for animal lovers, dinosaur fans and budding explorers, as well as early readers building confidence with picture-led stories. Perfect for classroom story corners, library displays and gifting moments. The durable hardcover format ensures everyday use, while the cohesive artwork and flip mechanic deliver a reliable reading routine that grows with your child.
Key Benefits:
- Interactive flip mechanism that boosts participation, fine motor skills, and engagement.
- 121+ possible creature combinations per title sparks imagination and vocabulary growth.
- Durable hardcover format designed for daily sharing and growing libraries.
- Consistent author-artist pairing with Axel Schefflers warm, recognisable illustrations.
- Five-book collection in one purchase simplifies gifting and shelf display.
- Encourages collaborative storytelling, listening, and early literacy through playful repetition.
About the Author:
Axel Scheffler is a celebrated British-German illustrator renowned for his warm, humorous animals and approachable characters. He is best known for illustrating The Gruffalo and the Pip and Posy series. In Flip Flap, Scheffler combines his signature bold line work with a playful page-flip mechanic that invites active participation and storytelling. Readers respond to his bright colours, expressive creatures and friendly scenes, making his books reliable favourites for preschoolers and early readers alike.
Why Youll Love This Set:
Owning the complete Flip Flap collection offers a rich, interactive reading journey in one purchase. You get five cohesive titles with a familiar flip format, vibrant art, and playful wordplay that grows with your child. Its an engaging, gift-ready set that looks great on display and becomes a trusted part of daily reading routines. Whether as a birthday treat or a start-to-library purchase, this collection promises joyful storytelling and countless moments of giggles and discovery.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
