Book Series · 2 Books

Happy Families Books

In order from Mrs Plug the Plumber to Mrs Vole the Vet.

The Happy Families series is a set of 2 picture books by Allan Ahlberg, published between 1980 and 1996. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 25 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$789

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1980

Mrs Plug the Plumber

By Allan Ahlberg, Joe Wright (Illustrator)

A plumber's tools lead to an unexpected adventure on the high seas.

24 pages

Paperback

Summary: Mrs. Plug, the town's go-to plumber, never leaves home without her family. One fateful night, her trusty tools thwart a robbery, catapulting the Plugs into an unexpected maritime adventure. As they navigate this new journey, will their plumbing skills be enough to tackle the challenges ahead? Dive into a tale where everyday tools become the key to extraordinary escapades.

The complete set

Happy Families Series

2 books · Published 1980–1996

Series

Sale price

$789

Mrs Plug the Plumber

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1980

A plumber's tools lead to an unexpected adventure on the high seas.

Series

Mrs Vole the Vet

Picture Book · 1996

Can Mrs. Vole's kids find her a perfect match?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Happy Families series?

There are 2 books in the Happy Families series. It began with Mrs Plug the Plumber in 1980, and the newest book, Mrs Vole the Vet, was published in 1996.