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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
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
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Busy Bikes
(Board book)
Yi-Hsuan Wu; Campbell Books
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Push, pull and slide the tabs to whizz around the pages of Busy
Bikes! Perfect for toddlers just starting to cycle on a scooter or
trike, or little ones starting to ride off on their first big bike!
Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board
book with a gentle rhyming story and wonderful illustrations by
Yi-Hsuan Wu, which is part of the popular Busy Book series. This
book is perfect for young children who are learning exciting new
skills. Busy Bikes has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda
Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more of our Busy Book world with
Busy Diggers, Busy Cars, and Busy Ambulance.
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Never Grow Up
(Paperback)
Roald Dahl; Illustrated by Quentin Blake
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A brand new picture book inspired by Roald Dahl and illustrated by
Quentin Blake It's rotten when you're very small, You hardly get a
say at all. It's "No!" and "Quiet!" and "That's enough!" By golly,
life - it can be tough . . . Inspired by the work of the world's
number 1 storyteller, this picture book is a guide to growing up
the Roald Dahl way, with gloriumptious illustrations by Quentin
Blake. A celebration of all the tremendous things children have in
store - from adventure to inventions, chocolate cakes to rhino poo
- along with a reminder that the very best grown ups are those who
hold on tight to the chiddler inside.
This is the real and totally true tale of Chicken Little. When
something falls from the sky and bops Chicken Little right on the
head, he looks high and low to figure out what it was. He even asks
the sky if it's falling - after all, you can never be too sure. But
when the other chickens worry that the sky really is falling, the
coup quickly turns into CHAOS. How is Chicken Little going to fix
this mess?! A brilliantly funny and especially endearing take on a
much-loved classic. Fun illustrations that keep little readers
entertained throughout. A true must have picture book for little
ones' shelves.
While Diggersaurs work hard outdoors shifting earth and granite,
Work takes place in outer space upon a distant planet . . . Meet
the Roversaurs - an awesome combination of dinosaur and spacecraft.
They busy on Mars, tunnelling through the ground, mapping new
territory, testing soil samples and growing plants - what do they
have planned? And might they need some help from the Diggersaurs?
This read-aloud rhyming treat is bursting with funny, characterful
dino-machines. Award-winning, bestselling Michael Whaite brings
Mars to life with bright, bold colours and details to pore over.
Award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, revamps all the favourite
Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes.Think you know your favourite classic
nursery rhymes? Read this picture book and think again! In this
witty reworking of popular nursery rhymes, Georgie Porgie doesn't
dare to make the girls cry, Little Bo-Peep's sheep are all present
and correct, thank you, and it's the queen, OF COURSE, who fixes
Humpty Dumpty. With the combination of Jeanne Willis's brilliantly
funny poems and charming, witty illustrations from Isabelle
Follath, these nursery rhymes prove that girls can be the heroes of
any story. This remixed nursery rhyme collection is the perfect
gift book for any child (or adult!), to read aloud or enjoy
alone.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free
"Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen
along!
With fun by the bag-load, this is the hilarious follow-up picture
book to Who Pooed in My Loo? and Who Made that Smell? Shh...Don't
Tell! This morning I got in a terrible muddle. I walked in the
kitchen and stepped in a puddle. A puddle quite yellow?! Oh no!
Could it be?! A puddle I'm ever so certain was WEE! When a little
boy steps in a puddle that's most definitely wee, he starts
imagining who might have done it. Was it ... a dinosaur? A tiger? A
princess? A unicorn?! With every idea more exciting than the next,
he can't wait to find the culprit. But who could it be? A hilarious
book for all children who love to laugh. Includes loads of
children's favourite animal and magical creatures, from dinosaurs
and heroes to witches, dragons and SHARKS! Bestselling author Lucy
Rowland and smash-hit illustrator Mike Byrne join forces to serve
up a super funny follow-up to Who Pooed in My Loo and Who Made that
Smell? Shh...Don't Tell! Perfect for fans of The Wonky Donkey,
Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop and I Need a New Bum A toilet training
book with a difference - with brilliantly funny illustrations that
will capture every child's imagination and a story that will leave
them giggling with glee
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The Baddies
(Hardcover)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
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"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).
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Playtime Rhymes
(Board book)
Campbell Books; Illustrated by Joel Selby, Ashley Selby
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Follow Jack and Jill up the hill, row row your boat down the stream
and buckle your shoe in Playtime Rhymes. Toddlers will love using
the chunky push, pull and slide mechanisms to bring these classic
playtime rhymes to life. Scan the QR code to sing along together
too! With bright, bold illustrations from Joel and Ashley Selby,
this is the perfect gift for little ones. Toddlers can enjoy more
classic rhymes with Bedtime Rhymes.
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.
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Oi Dog!
(Board book)
Jim Field; Kes Gray, Claire Gray
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The hilarious sequel to the bestselling Oi Frog! will have children rolling around with laughter. Winner of the 2017 Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award. Shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award 2016.
Frog's had enough, he's the changing the status quo! Cat insists that there are rules - only mules sit on stools, no one but hares should sit on chairs and however irritating, dogs MUST sit on frogs.
'Well, I'm changing the rules,' said the frog.
'From now on, dogs sit on logs, not frogs!'
And everyone else is going to have to sit somewhere else too. Will Cat want to sit on gnats instead of cushy mats? Will spiders like sitting on gliders? Will whales be happy to sit on nails? And, most importantly, where is FROG going to sit?
A retelling of the classic nursery rhyme. Join the charming
woodland animals as a twinkly star guides them home to bed.
A festive Sing-Along board book, with five robust board sliders -
easy for little hands to use! Each board book in this adorable
series comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the song
- simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!
With its bright illustrations, this board book makes the perfect
Christmas gift for a baby or toddler! All little ones will enjoy
singing along with this favourite Christmas tune and will LOVE
using the sliders to help Santa Claus deliver presents! 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!
Sing and rhyme along with these 26 much-loved nursery rhyme songs!
Includes: 'The Wheels on the Bus' / 'Down at the Station, Early in
the Morning' / 'Row Row Row Your Boat' / 'The Big Ship Sails on the
Alley Alley Oh' / 'London Bridge is Falling Down' / 'Jack and Jill'
/ 'Hickory Dickory Dock' / 'I'm a Little Teapot' / 'Polly Put the
Kettle On' / 'Miss Polly had a Dolly' / 'Pop Goes the Weasel' /
'Five Currant Buns' / 'Ten Fat Sausages' / 'Peter Hammers with One
Hammer' / 'The Grand Old Duke of York' / 'Girls and Boys Come Out
to Play' / 'I Jump Out of Bed' / 'Here We Go Round the Mulberry
Bush' / 'Ring a Ring o'Roses' / 'I Hear Thunder, I Hear Thunder' /
'Incy Wincy Spider' / 'Heads Shoulders Knees and Toes' / 'If You're
Happy and You Know it Clap Your Hands' / 'Twinkle Twinkle Little
Star' / 'Wee Willie Winkie' / 'Ten in a Bed'. 1 CD. 45 mins.
__________________ THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
__________________ THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES
SOLD! Join five little Easter Bunnies as they set off on an
exciting lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt. With five delicious eggs to
find and count, it's a perfect springtime adventure! Can you help
the bunnies climb trees, peek into nests and look under leaves to
find their eggs? You'll have to lift the flaps to search for the
tasty prizes - and there might be some surprises along the way too!
Based on the popular childhood rhyme 'Five Little Speckled Frogs',
this joyful, interactive book is packed with adorable bunnies,
lambs, chicks and ducklings. Get ready for non-stop Easter fun in
this beautifully illustrated read-aloud, full of the joys of
spring. _______________ The Bunny Adventures series is the perfect
collection for young children, full of exciting adventures, fun
lift-the-flap pages, and made of very sturdy paper for little
hands. Collect them all for a wonderful gift to be read, re-read,
and treasured for years to come. _______________ From creators of
the bestselling We're Going on an Egg Hunt and Hop Little Bunnies.
No.1 on the Sunday Times Children's Chart w/e 2nd April 2022.
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.
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