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Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Early learning / early learning concepts > Rhyming & wordplay books > Verse & rhymes
Learn to count and add with this traditional rhyme. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. 8x8 edition.
It's the night before St. Patrick's Day, and Tim and Maureen are
wide awake setting traps to catch a leprechaun When they wake the
next morning to the sound of their dad playing the bagpipes and the
smell of their mom cooking green eggs, they?re shocked to find that
they?ve actually caught a leprechaun. But will they be able to find
his pot of gold? Natasha Wing's latest title is once again told in
verse to the same meter of Clement Moore's classic.
"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing" Sunday Times The brand-new picture book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a riot of slapstick fun and silliness. '[The Baddies] is every bit as charming and wonderful and funny as you'd imagine' Nihal Arthanyake, BBC Radio 5 Live 'A mean ghost, witch and troll try, yet hilariously fail, to frighten a girl in this brilliant new tale from the superstar picture book duo' The Bookseller 'Keeps little ones grinning and guffawing from the first colour-soaked page to the last hilarious line of this fresh, funny and exuberant rhyming story . With Donaldson's heartwarming, inspirational messages about being brave and standing up to bullies, a wise and enchanting story in a rhyme perfectly created for reading aloud, and Scheffler's stunning and richly detailed illustrations providing lots to spot on every page, this is a creative partnership made in children's reading heaven!' Lancashire Evening Post The Baddies are the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch and troll in the land. They just adore being bad, and fight over who is the worst. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can't wait to scare her out of her wits. But the little girl quickly shows them that you don't have to be big to be brave, and baddies don't always win. Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Julia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and Highway Rat - all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day. The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
Illustrator Charles Reasonor's charming version of the traditional nursery rhyme Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Word balloons add a touch of sweet humor to a familiar tale.
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!
An adorable sing-along board book story, with five robust board sliders - easy for little hands to use! Each board book comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme - simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along! With bright illustrations this series make the perfect Christmas gift for a baby or toddler! There are loads of titles to collect... Sing Along with Me! The Wheels on the Bus Sing Along with Me! If You're Happy and You Know it Sing Along with Me! Old Macdonald Had a Farm Sing Along with Me! Row, Row, Row Your Boat ...and many more!
Newbery Honor Book! A heartbreakingly hopeful novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia. * Walter Award Winner * New England Book Award Winner * An NCTE Notable Verse Novel * Golden Kite Award Winner * Crystal Kite Award Winner * Goodreads Choice Nominee * A Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Year * An SLJ Best Book of the Year * A BookPage Best Book of the Year * An NYPL Best Book of the Year * A Mighty Girl's Best Book of the Year * An ILA Notable Book for a Global Society * A Bank Street Best Book of the Year *Junior Library Guild Selection * A Judy Lopez Memorial Award Honor * Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she's the only Indian American student, and home, with her family's traditions and holidays. But Reha's parents don't understand why she's conflicted-they only notice when Reha doesn't meet their strict expectations. Reha feels disconnected from her mother, or Amma. Although their names are linked-Reha means "star" and Punam means "moon"-they are a universe apart. Then Reha finds out that her Amma is sick. Really sick. Reha, who dreams of becoming a doctor even though she can't stomach the sight of blood, is determined to make her Amma well again. She'll be the perfect daughter, if it means saving her Amma's life. From Indies Introduce author Rajani LaRocca comes a radiant story about the ties that bind and how to go on in the face of unthinkable loss. This is the perfect next read for fans of Jasmine Warga and Thanhha Lai.
In this warm and humorous exploration of families, much-loved children's author Jane Godwin has teamed with internationally acclaimed Argentinian creator Yael Frankel. Together, they weave a colourful celebration of all the differences that make every family unique. So many families, some big and some small. Each one is different, let's look at them all! You'll be sure to recognise a family just like yours!
This beautiful hardback Ladybird treasury of favourite nursery rhymes is a beautifully illustrated introduction to many well-loved rhymes that are perfect for sharing with young children from 3+. With more than 100 rhymes including favourites such as Three Blind Mice, The Owl and the Pussy-cat, Humpty Dumpty and Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes, there is a rhyme for everyone in this collection of animal, action, story, food, counting and bedtime rhymes.
Snow Ghost came whispering out of the air, "Oh, for a home to be happy - but where?" Flying through the swirling, snow-filled skies, Snow Ghost searches for a place to call home, swooping gracefully over the whirling traffic of town, winding her way through the dense, tangled wood and to the top of the blustery hill. Then on the quiet calm of the moors, she sees a girl and a boy playing. She breathes magic and sparkle into their play until it's time for them to stumble back home to bed. And while shimmers of moonlight cast their glittering light, Snow Ghost curls herself round the roof of the farmhouse. She has found her happy home at last. A timeless story of hope and belonging, perfect for sharing with loved ones this winter.
Join Sandra Boynton's lively prehistoric bunch as they get everyone's tails shaking and feet stomping when they perform a Dinosaur Dance!--now available in an oversized lap edition! Whether they do the Shimmy Shimmy Shake, the Quivery Quake, or just decide to Cha Cha Cha, young readers are sure to giggle and groove along with these delightful, dancing dinosaurs that are ready for a ROARING good time! It's BIG fun from Sandra Boynton in the big, big size of this favorite board book. ZANG! BOP! KIDDLY POW! The DINOSAUR DANCE is starting NOW!
A wonderful new title in the Little Fish series by the award-winning and internationally successful author and illustrator Lucy Cousins. Explore the ocean with Little Fish and meet new friends along the way! Swim in shallow rock pools and lush kelp fields; dive down to the ocean depths and play in cold seas before finally heading home to Mummy Fish in the colourful coral reef. With large flaps that open out to reveal panoramic underwater scenes, this book is a perfect way to share the wonderful diversity of marine life with the very young.
With over 4 million copies in print and continually growing sales, INDESTRUCTIBLES is becoming the trusted series for introducing little ones to story time. From artist Maddie Frost, here are three delightful additions to the series, each featuring lyrics from beloved children's songs for a special bonding moment of reading out loud and singing. Row, Row, Row Your Boat celebrates the sweetness of father-child relationships - and introduces baby to a favourite song and the concepts of rhythm and rhyme. Printed on lightweight, nontoxic paper like material, INDESTRUCTIBLES are easy to clean (even dishwasher safe) and 100% chew, rip, bend, and drool proof.
Julia Donaldson's favourite characters are now in gorgeous board books with lovely soft felt flaps for toddlers to lift and find fun things.Where has Stick Man gone? Can you find him? Lift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, perfect for small hands, until you find Stick Man! While there is so much fun to be had, this board book will also help increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speech and aid learning through repetition. Based on the bestselling book Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo - both of which have been made into animated films and shown on BBC1. Julia's Zog, and it's sequel Zog and the Flying Doctors, have also been made into animated films which first screened on BBC1 on Christmas Day Superworm will debut on BBC1 December 2021
Explore an enchanting world of 101 nursery rhymes, poems and songs, illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon, illustrator of I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree, which won Waterstones Children's Gift of the Year. This is the fourth title in the Nosy Crow Classics series, which includes The Velveteen Rabbit, Peter Pan and Heidi, all beautiful cloth-bound editions with foiled jackets and covers, and ribbon markers. In this captivating collection, you'll meet favourite friends Humpty Dumpty, the Owl and the Pussy-cat and Little Miss Muffet, as well as mermaids, elves and a whole host of animals at a magical fair. Discover games for playtime, songs for supper time and star-filled lullabies for bedtime. This rich anthology will delight the whole family and is the perfect birthday, Christmas or christening gift to treasure. Julia Donaldson praised Frann's previous poetry collection I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree, saying This is an absolutely beautiful book. As well as winning Waterstones Children's Gift of the Year, Frann won Red Magazine's Big Book award and was the first UK recipient of the Sendak Fellowship, awarded by Maurice Sendak, creator of picture book classic Where the Wild Things Are.
Come into the jungle for hours of sticker activity fun with Gerald the Giraffe and friends. Over 250 stickers inside! Much-loved classic, Giraffes Can't Dance, has been a family favourite for 20 years. And now you can join in the fun! Help Gerald the Giraffe find his way through the maze to the Jungle Dance. Create your own super-colourful dancing scene. Join up the dots, complete the sticker puzzle, spot the difference ... And lots more! With over 250 stickers, and lots of brilliant animal activities, this fun-packed activity book is perfect for Giraffes Can't Dance fans old and new.
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.
Join Diver Dee as she searches for sunken treasure in Hide-and-Seek Stories: Under the Sea. Slide the pages to find where the treasure is hidden and meet lots of friendly ocean animals. Bestselling illustrator Jo Lodge brings this funny underwater tale to life with her signature bold illustrations and magical paper engineering. This book is perfect for reading with toddlers, with things to talk about on every page while the slide-and-find mechanisms are fantastic for developing hand-eye coordination. Young children can play more games of hide and seek with Hide-and-Seek Stories: On the Farm, Out in Space and At the Zoo!
Join in the fun with this collection of lift-the-flap animal rhymes from the bestselling creator of preschool classic, Dear Zoo. Featuring much-loved classic rhymes 'Little Miss Muffet' and 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' as well as a selection of original nursery rhymes from Rod Campbell, Animal Rhymes is bursting with fun rhymes and games to share with your toddler. With lots of animal friends and flaps to lift on every page, there's so much to discover - and the chunky board book format and sturdy card flaps make this perfect for small hands. Look out for more novelty books from Rod Campbell including: Oh Dear!, Noisy Farm, My Presents, ABC Zoo and Farm 123.
Illustrator Charles Reasonor's charming version of the traditional nursery rhyme Itsy Bitsy Spider. Word balloons add a touch of sweet humor to the familiar tale.
Join ten magical little unicorns for fairy tale fun in this enchanting rhyming adventure! It's Princess Petal's birthday, but - oh no! - her cake is nowhere to be seen! Can ten brave little unicorns find the missing cake in time for the royal birthday party? Follow the ten little unicorns as they venture through an enchanted land, meeting witches, wizards, dragons and fairies along the way. Read the bouncy rhyming story and count from ten to one and back again, as the little unicorns disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page, and join in with the magical read-aloud sounds. Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Unicorns is perfect for sharing.
All children love this traditional rhyme and singing along will help to develop number skills. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom. Complete with Audio CD.
Classic nursery rhymes with interactive touch-and-trace elements makes this board book ideal for little hands! Perfectly sized for little hands, this innovative take on nursery rhymes allows young children to touch and trace along the shapes on every page as they learn "Itsy Bitsy Spider," "This Little Piggy," and more. Playful illustrations and the interactive tracing elements will make this sturdy board book a story time favorite. |
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