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.

_______________ 'Brilliantly funny' - Abi Elphinstone on You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday 'You will laugh out loud' - Guardian on You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus _______________ A band of weird and wonderful creatures try to compete in the most unsuitable sports in this fifth title in the bestselling You Can't Let an Elephant... series. Have you ever seen a weightlifting wombat, or a figure-skating alligator? How about a pole-vaulting hippo, or an octopus . . . playing table tennis? Get ready for all sorts of hilarious animal antics in this side-splitting picture book from the creators of the bestselling You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus. From zebras playing cricket to a walrus on a mountain bike, this book will make you laugh out loud. Jam-packed with silly animals and all your favourite sports, it's riotous, irresistible fun! _______________ Don't miss out on the other hilarious books in this series: You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus, You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Digger, You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency, and You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday. Collect them all!

In this book you will find Rhyming stories that are one of a kind. A little boy's jacket flies away in the breeze. A schoolgirl who would rather stay home if you please. A tea party birthday set with fine china at the table. An alligator that cooks and calls herself Mable. Of course, we all know that all grandmas are grand, And a wish for a frog is easy to understand. A pink pig with a passion for pancakes. My favorite things that my mom always makes. The sunnyside of the sandbox is warm indeed, And Sonny, the Bunny plants orange carrot seeds.To purchase more books by Julie Ann Howell, please go to her website at: www.julieannhowell.com

Gerald was a tall giraffe whose neck was long and slim, But his knees were awfully bandy and his legs were rather thin . . . Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they? A funny, touching and triumphant story about being yourself and finding your own tune, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees. This chunky board book edition is perfect for little hands. "All toddlers should grow up reading this" Daily Mail "A modern classic" Baby & Me "A joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms . . . there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different" Junior "A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp" Daily Telegraph

Wat sal gebeur as jy die skoolhoof kielie?
Kan jy die alfabet van A tot Z burp?
Kruip daar ’n wurm in hierdie boek weg?
Waarom is dit ’n slegte idee om jou toonnaels te kou?
Wat is die moeilikste vraag op aarde?

Die antwoorde op al hierdie vrae is in hierdie SKREEUSNAAKSE rympieboek uit die pen van Jaco Jacobs! Meer as 60 rympies wat gewaarborg is om jou lagspiere hope oefening te gee. Briljant vir eisteddfods!