Based on the traditional fairy tale Chicken Licken, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Chicken Licken thinks the sky is falling down, so he sets off to tell the king. What will happen to him and his friends Henny Penny, Turkey Lurkey and Goosey Loosey? Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.

A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text. Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time. It also aids language development by introducing them to the natural sounds and patterns of speech. Combining these with actions also stimulates the brain and helps muscle development.

Short, easy-to-read stories ideal for capturing the attention of toddlers Playful illustrations fill every page perfect for keeping toddlers entertained and engaged Includes 10 classic stories, fairy tales, and rhymes designed to delight your little one during story time Wonderful gift for any occasion: birthdays, holidays, and more! Collect the series for every milestone!

In a secret world above the clouds lives a little unicorn with a bright, sparkling horn, called Lunicorn. There is just one rule in this special unicorn world: never let yourself be seen by the humans who live below. Unicorn magic is secret! But one night, Lunicorn hears the cries of a little girl who is scared of the dark. With her brightly glowing horn, Lunicorn knows she can help by lending a light. But can she persuade her unicorn friends that her special gift is meant to be shared? Based on the evergreen rhyme 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' with a heart-warming message about spreading kindness and finding your unique way to shine!

This title offers essential practice in the key concept of phonics. It is suitable for children aged 5 to 6 years old. "Flash Kids Flash Cards" offer essential practice in key concepts such as multiplication, division, the alphabet, sights words and spelling. Containing 86 cards in each package, these cards are sturdier than others on the market.

Full of adorable farmyard illustrations from bestselling artist Ashley Wolff, this sing-along board book features a popular Spanish folk song. With a simple, repetitive vocabulary, fun sound effects and side-by-side lyrics in both English and Spanish, this board book makes learning two languages easy fun for the whole family! When we originally published this board book in 2005, it was ahead of the current wave of demand from consumers and accounts for bilingual board books as more parents want to teach their children English and Spanish simultaneously. Regardless, original edition of this book has sold 39,887 units and is still in print! This is an ideal backlist title to reissue, with a fresh new cover, to meet that demand anew.

The super cute unicorn book that makes counting fun! Once upon a twinkling night, Mindy could not sleep, so So her daddy and her favourite toy said, "You should count some sheep!" Now, Mindy isn't keen on sheep, they "BAAAA" from dusk till dawn. So instead of counting noisy sheep, she counted...UNICORNS! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute unicorns, of course! And with cuddly, laughing and magical unicorns on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this second book in a brand-new series is set to become every child's new favourite. Bestselling author Mark Sperring has done it again with this brilliant bedtime story that is just right for unicorn fans. With beautiful illustrations from top-selling illustrator Tim Budgen, children will love spotting the unicorns on every page. A gorgeously sparkly silver cover makes this book a great gift Perfect for curious children who might be ready to count to ten... and beyond!

Originally published in 1885, "A Child's Garden of Verses" has served as a wonderful introduction to poetry for each new generation. Stevenson's beloved poems celebrate childhood in all its complexity and joy, from "The Land of Nod" to the playful, ever-popular "My Shadow." Of the many available editions, Gyo Fujikawa's is one of the sweetest and most personal. Illustrated in 1957, it was her very first book - and she evokes a simpler, more innocent time that should profoundly appeal to today's audiences. It is a gift that every child will treasure.

Say "hello" to this colourful first word book with bumpy pages, flaps, finger trails and tabs for easy page-turning. By seeing and feeling the images, and then hearing someone say the words, young children are using three senses to learn language and make an association between picture and word. BABY SAYS has tabs and flaps to develop gross motor skills, and bumpy finger trails for fine motor skills. Each double page has a theme based on familiar things - animals, family, park, mealtime and on the road - and a gentle rhyming text leads you through the book. This internationally successful Baby Sensory series is bright, bold and built for babies, with strong embedded materials and thick board pages that will endure lots of enthusiastic handling. Other titles in the series are BABY LOOK, a sensory playbook with sliders, holes, textures and lots to learn, and BABY LOVE, a touch-and-feel bedtime book with fur, glitter, felt, a mini book, and a soft blanket. Printed on FSC board from sustainable forests. Perfect for children 1 to 3 years.

The farmer in the dell, the farmer in the dell, hi-ho, the derry-o ... Join in the fun as your all-time favourite children's nursery rhymes are brought to life by Wendy Straw's charming illustrations.

Sing along to The Wheels on the Bus with Peppa and her friends! This sturdy story book has real wheels, so is perfect for playtime and storytime. Based on the hit preschool animation Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.

Where do the trains go? There and back. Let's sing a train song All down the track. Toddlers and babies love trains and the noises they make. Listen Up! Train Song uses repeating verse and bright photographs to match this enthusiasm with a unique take on the conceptual sound book that is perfect for reading aloud. Each spread uses onomatopoeia to highlight the ting-a ling! of subway door chimes, the chuff-a-gruff-a! of a diesel engine, and more. And after the children have sung along through the colorful pages, a final note to caregivers offers enriching, age-appropriate activities to keep building their child's foundational learning skills. Playing with sounds and rhythms is a first step to language development. With repetitive, easy-to-remember verse from the award-winning author of Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That and Shape Up, Construction Trucks!, Victoria Allenby's Listen Up! Train Song invites its young audience to recognize the songs of the railway and to proudly sing their own. "Train lovers will delight in this book featuring photos of trains....[A] perfect match for story hours about things that go. The back matter provides three developmentally appropriate activities and prompts to increase and extend engagement with children, making this a first purchase for the shelves." -School Library Journal Starred Review

Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around ... Join in the fun as your all-time favourite children's nursery rhymes are brought to life by Wendy Straw's charming illustrations.

BLANKA VON FROCK When you want more but you have all you need, it's Blanka von Frock, whose tale you should read. She bullies her sisters in their frozen windmill, and her greedy demands give the village a chill: "I want what I want and I want it today, so listen up sisters and do as I say" D.M. Mullan's Curious Tales D.M. Mullan's Curious Tales is a series of peculiar modern fables from author D.M. Mullan and illustrator Kirsteen Harris-Jones. With a classic rhyming style and wonderfully quirky illustrations, each book centres around a unique little individual and tells their story all whilst being part of a wider, interconnected, world.

Aimed at readers of every age, this is a poetic, universal and joyful celebration of how we feel about the people we love most in our lives - we love them BY HEART! From the anticipating love parents and caregivers have for their little ones, to the tremendous love of a lifelong friendship, and the boundless love of a grandparent . . . these are all the loves this sweet book celebrates. This is a heartfelt message to share with the people we cherish; like a song we have known all our lives, we love them by heart. I loved you by heart before I even met you. I've always loved you. I love every morsel of your being. I love every smile, every blink. I love you by heart. Peter H. Reynolds' whimsical and charming art coveys this deep expression of love with humour and joyfulness. This is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day or any day of the year. Just right for new and expectant parents, baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and anytime you want to share a most heartfelt message of L-O-V-E! From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector and Say Something. A poetic ode to unconditional love, perfect for bedtime reading.

She'll be coming round the mountain, when she comes. Toot, Toot! How will she arrive next? Featuring a range of vehicles, activities and sounds, this catchy song is a delightful way to learn new words. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

A message of unconditional love through the seasons is wrapped in a warm and exuberant board book--perfect for baby showers, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and love all year round! I love you strong, I love you small, Together, we have it all. I love you wild, I love you loud, I shout it out and I feel proud. When you love someone, you want the whole world to know. Through good times and bad, rain or shine, love is unconditional. Share this beautiful board book for story time, bedtime, or anytime--with someone you love!

This is a beautifully illustrated collection of over 100 traditional nursery rhymes. Padded cover, stylish design and enchanting illustrations combine to make this a perfect and enduring gift for any baby or young child. It also includes well-known tongue-twisters, sayings and lullabies.