This book 'The Buckle My Shoe Picture Book' is one of many 'Toy Books' by Walter Crane and contains the stories Buckle My Shoe, The Gaping-Wide-Mouth-Waddling Frog and My Mother. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children. About the Illustrator: Walter Crane (1845-1915) was one of the earliest contributors to children's literature and one of the most influential illustrators in the development of children's' colour picture books. Crane began working for Edmund Evans in 1864 producing bright, colourful children's books which revolutionised the type of children's books available. He created a series of 'Toy Books' between 1865-1875 which contained fairy stories, nursery rhymes and other tales of adventures. His wonderful Japanese influenced illustrations with their bright, bold, flat colour and black outline never failed to entertain both children and adults.

It's time to go out, so let's get dressed: tug snug, wriggle jiggle into socks, t-shirt, shoes and finally, all wrapped up in a big coat. Page by page, child and adult put the clothes on together until everyone is ready. Wait - what else do we need before we can go out? A great big kiss! Now we're dressed, from top to tummy to toes! Get Dressed, Belly Button! is a cheerful and original book that turns wrapping up warm into a game for the whole family.

This unique and very special book is a facsimile of a Victorian children's alphabet of ships and the sea, recently discovered in the National Maritime Museum's Ephemera archives. With lovely rhyming descriptions and beautifully detailed colour illustrations it evokes the simplicity and charm of a bygone age. The book also features a special simple glossary explaining the Victorian maritime terms used in the ABC. A unique find from the Museum's collections Evokes the charm of a Victorian childhood. The perfect special gift for adults and children alike. Wonderful illustrations and short rhymes.

Preschoolers can help Eva as she visits the farmers' market, the greengrocers and the bakery with her mum to do the shopping in this play set. The set includes a large board book with busy shop scenes full of food and drink items to look for and find. There are 15 sturdy, card play and puzzle pieces, which can either be matched to the spaces on the book pages, or used for independent play. Helps to stimulate imagination and encourage interactive play whilst developing hand-eye coordination skills.

Old King Cole, was a merry old soul ... Join in the fun as your all-time favourite children's nursery rhymes are brought to life by Wendy Straw's charming illustrations.