Based on the traditional fairy tale The Enormous Turnip, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a very, very large turnip doesn't want to be pulled out of the ground! 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 completely original rhyming picture book that celebrates daring to be different, featuring Shiloh, the rapping princess Here is a story that everyone should know. It's the tale of a princess named Shiloh. She lived in a kingdom, not far from yours, in a grand house with a swimming pool and fourteen floors. I know that sounds too big but here's the thing: her mother and father were the Queen and King. Being a princess is a tough job for someone so small. It's even harder when you've a problem you can't solve at all. You see, every princess in the kingdom could sing. Yet Shiloh's voice could do no such thing . . . Shiloh might not be able to sing like her sisters, but she has other talents, and sometimes it's about embracing your differences and celebrating them!

Science tells us that babies develop best when they are spoken to, sung to, and read to. Introduce your baby to a world of words and pictures with these 30 classic nursery rhymes from the Mother Goose collection and beyond paired with images of Chloe Giordano's delightful hand-embroidered illustrations on cloth. Even when they're tiny, the sound of their parents' voices helps babies make sense of the world and feel comfortable with new people and places. This treasury gives you the opportunity to rediscover just how useful (and calming) these best-loved nursery rhymes are in one, handsome volume. Bond with your baby and help them grow as you recite and sing these timeless rhymes: Hey, Diddle Diddle; Baa, Baa, Black Sheep; This Little Piggy; Hush Little Baby; Hickory, Dickory, Dock; Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star; Little Bo-Peep; Pussy-cat, Pussy-cat; Row, Row, Row Your Boat; The Itsy Bitsy Spider; London Bridge; Mary Had a Little Lamb; One, Two, Buckle My Shoe; Humpty Dumpty; Rub-a-dub-dub; Pat-a-Cake; I Saw a Ship A-Sailing; Old MacDonald; Rock-a-Bye Baby; The Wheels on the Bus; I'm a Little Teapot; This Old Man; Jack and Jill; The Muffin Man; Little Miss Muffet; The Owl and the Pussy-cat; Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush; Old Mother Hubbard; Pop! Goes the Weasel; Are you Sleeping? Continue this cherished daily ritual of reading to your child with the follow-up book of folktales, Read to Your Toddler Every Day.

Cotton Candy Sky takes us on an enchantingly descriptive journey through nature and colour, and highlights the importance of trust and gratitude in life.As much as we try, we will never be in control of everything. Lows are followed by highs. Sadness is followed by smiles. Just as clouds come with rain, soon they will be blown away to reveal the cotton candy sky again. So, whenever you are low, look up at the sky and see in its colours some of life's blessings: "the red of my mother's love "the true blue of my father's hugs."

Bilingual Edition. This charming series has been specifically designed for babies. 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.

Can YOU find the mermaids in this super-fun and sparkly picture book? When a little girl is told there's no such thing as mermaids, she doesn't believe it for a second. Mermaids MUST exist - after all, they're always in books and films! But if she has any chance of proving that mermaids are real, the little girl needs proof! So starts a wonderful journey. And DO mermaids exist? There's only one way to find out... With a super-sparkly foil cover, this is the perfect gift for children who love mermaids A fun rhyming text that children will love, written by bestselling author Lucy Rowland Colourful illustrations with so much to see on every page - and hidden mermaids that children will love finding! Also available: There's No Such Thing as Unicorns and There's No Such Thing as Elves

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

It's the night before Mother's Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They whip up a cake from scratch, and offer a special coupon for a day at the spa, right in their own kitchen! Kids and moms will love reading this sweet story aloud together for a fun way to celebrate Mother's Day.

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk, having sign language to fall back on provides a comforting safety net. Add to the fun of signing by singing well-known nursery rhymes and songs. Even proficient speakers will long enjoy signing to a favourite song or rhyme. Simple and clear signing instructions allow anyone to join in.

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 Zog the dragon gone? Is he flying in the sky? No, those are birds! Is he hiding in the castle? No, that's the king! Lift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, perfect for small hands, until you find Zog the dragon! There is so much fun to be had. Based on the bestselling book Zog and the Flying Doctors by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and ZOG, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1 Zog and the Flying Doctors was screened for the first time on BBC1 on Christmas Day 2020 Julia & Axel's Smeds and the Smoos animation will debut on BBC1 in December 2022

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.

This bestselling classic featuring a berry-loving boy and an endearing rhyme-spouting bear is now available as a padded board book! The fun wordplay and bright paintings with lots of details for young readers to explore make Jamberry a perennial favorite. A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Their fun adventure comes to a razzamatazz finale under a starberry sky. From author-illustrator Bruce Degen, Jamberry is now available in padded board book with a soft, padded cover and rounded edges, perfect to share with the smallest readers. "With delightful, rich illustrations and zany wordplay, Jamberry is a must have book for any family with young children," according to Children's Books Guide.

Old Macdonald had a farm e-i-e-i-o Everyone knows the song. But now the farm and animals are in New Zealand and old Macdonald has a Swanndri and gumboots. Donovan Bixley s illustrations depict the beautiful New Zealand landscape with farm animals But what are those crazy animals up to?For pre-schoolers.

These wonderful collection of poems, rhymes and songs are sure to delight your very youngest readers. With vibrant illustrations and fun, rhyming text, students are introduced to different genres on a wide range of topics. The poems, rhymes, songs and chants also link directly to Engage Literacy fiction and non-fiction texts, meaning teachers can use this book as part of the wider Engage Literacy programme.

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.

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.