Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay
Child's Play International There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
Book SynopsisFifty years after publication this much-loved classic is as popular as ever. Ingenious die-cut holes bring this well-known nursery rhyme to life, and Pam Adams' illustrations lend humour and vibrancy to the proceedings.
£8.55
Abrams Comparrotives A Grammar Zoo Book
Book SynopsisTrade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "Coat's Artwork steals the show, cultivating a strong sense of emotion and movement out of simple, crisp shapes and bold colors. . .Funnier and cleverer than your average board book." * Booklist *
£16.48
Scholastic MooCow KungFuCow
Book SynopsisNow in a handy board book edition that's perfect for young children. Who will be your favourite Moo-Cow?Pull the tabs and lift the flaps to find out. There's a Moo-Cow for everyone in this fantastically colourful sequelto the hugely popular OCTOPUS SOCKTOPUS (9781407189475) andELEPHANT WELLYPHANT (9781407189451).
£6.00
Cottage Door Press Mother Goose Treasury: A Beautiful Collection of
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£13.88
Pan Macmillan PickaWitch
Book SynopsisJoin a cast of wickedly funny witches as they count down to Halloween in this delightful board book from Campbell Books!Giggle with glee as the witches brew potions, fly their broomsticks, cast spells and more, with hilarious results! Little ones can pick their favourite witch from page to page until there's just one witch left – all building up to a pop-up pumpkin surprise!With a carry handle for small hands to hold, a bouncy rhyme and bright illustrations from Nia Gould, Pick-a-Witch is the perfect present for toddlers this autumn.
£9.79
Hinkler Books Old MacDonald Had a Farm Finger Puppet Book
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£7.08
Tiger Tales Cows on the Bus
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£9.49
Little, Brown & Company You Read to Me Ill Read to You Very Short Tall
Book SynopsisA sixth book in the New York Times bestselling You Read to Me, I'll Read to You series from former children's poet laureate Mary Ann Hoberman, this collection features well-known figures like Paul Bunyan and Johnny Appleseed. Using traditional reading teaching techniques (alliteration, rhyme, and repetition), this book is perfect for inviting young children to read along with peers or an adult for the first time. With clear, color-coded typography, and sly, lively illustrations, this collection is sure to entertain while encouraging reading skills and interaction with others. Readers will relish these new twists on familiar folklore characters, including Johnny Appleseed, Annie Oakley, Paul Bunyan, John Henry, and many more!
£7.99
Pan Macmillan The Nature Girls
Book SynopsisWe're Nature Girls! We must explore. We pack our bags, we're out the door . . .The bold Nature Girls are ready for whatever nature throws at them! Join them as they pack their bags and start their journey, exploring natural habitats around the world. They swim in the sea, explore the desert, discover the harsh arctic tundra and more. There's so much to discover about the natural world, when you join this bright group of girls.The Nature Girls is an adorable rhyming picture book with stunning illustrations and a summary spread of fun nature facts at the back, from author/illustrator, Aki.
£7.59
Hinkler Books Five Little Ducks Finger Puppet Book
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£7.08
HarperCollins Publishers Oh The Things You Can Count From 110
Book SynopsisLearn how to count with The Cat in the Hat in this fun-filled learning activity book, complete with stickers!Come and join the Cat in the Hat and have lots of fun with counting! With numbers to draw and easy-to-follow counting and loads of stickers you'll soon be on your way to counting to 10, and beyond!The Learn With Dr. Seuss books have been specially designed to combine learning with fun. A range of zany characters and hilarious rhymes work together to introduce your child to counting and writing activities, building up the numerary and literacy skills they'll need for school.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Favourite Nursery Rhymes
Book SynopsisThis 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.
£13.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Oh No Shark in the Snow
Book SynopsisA FIN-TASTIC festive story in this bestselling series!Timothy Pope, Timothy Pope looks again through his telescope. As snowflakes fall without a sound, he looks left, he looks right, he looks all around. Wait, is that a SHARK?Turn the page to find out, if you dare . . .With its funny rhyming text, die-cut holes to peep through, this j-awesome adventure is the perfect way to say Snappy Christmas!Discover other books in this bestselling series:SHARK IN THE PARKSHARK IN THE DARKSHARK IN THE PARK ON A WINDY DAY
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Little Fish and Mummy
Book SynopsisHello! I am Little Fish, swimming in the sea.I love my mummy very much, and Mummy Fish loves me.Join Little Fish and Mummy for a special day together! This heart-warming story follows Little Fish and Mummy on a rhyming adventure under the sea: swimming, blowing big bubbles and saying hello to all their fishy friends. Little ones will love this sturdy fish-shaped book that's all about the special bond between a mother and child.Trade Review“A bright fun-filled story perfect for sharing with your little tiddlers.” * Baby Magazine *“Irresistible if you know a little one who’s a fan of Lucy Cousins’ endearing spotty Little Fish, and I certainly know a lot of those.” * Red Reading Hub *“[…] an overwhelmingly great choice for a board book.” * Kiss The Book Jr *
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Ten Little Pumpkins Board Book
Book SynopsisJoin ten playful pumpkins for Halloween fun in this charming rhyming counting adventure! Now in sturdy board, perfect for little hands.
£7.99
Scallywag Press A New Green Day
Book SynopsisWinner of the English Association Picture Book Awards 2021, non fiction 4-7 Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2021 It's the beginning of a new day, and through a series of enticing riddles, nature invites a little girl to come out and explore. Who scribbles on the sidewalk with glistening ink? Snail! Who's a comma in a long, long sentence of a stream? Tadpole! Active readers will delight in the clever language and striking illustrations. With each page turn, children will solve the riddles about the familiar animals, plants and the weather that the girl in the story encounters outdoors throughout a whole day. 'The power of Portis's poems, and the surprise each page turn allows, lets readers experience familiar moments with awakened senses, offering them nothing less than a new world filled with fresh experiences.' - Publishers Weekly, starred reviewTrade Review'Lyrical, funny and elegantly illustrated, it’s ideal to reread.' New Statesman;‘Portis reminds us that nature is not for passive viewing. It is to be enjoyed and cherished.’ Just Imagine;‘Both Portis’ illustrations and verses are beautifully textured … Every riddle asks readers and listeners to embrace the great outdoors, to re-experience the familiar with all their senses alert and with a willingness to allow each encounter with nature to reveal unexcepted riches.’ Books for Keeps;‘There is SO much to love about this lyrically written book that gently calls us to appreciate our world afresh. Rich in texture, both verbal and visual, Antoinette Portis’ A New Green Day offers fresh lenses through which to see the natural world and its beauty each and every time we set foot outside.’ Red Reading Hub;‘A clever and beautifully realised picture book. Highly recommended.’ School Reading List
£11.69
Scholastic Mrs Claus Takes a Vacation
Book SynopsisTired that Santa gets to have all the fun, Mrs Claus decides it'stime for a change. She hitches up the reindeer to explore the world,leaving the North Pole and her husband behind. Mrs Claus loves travelling the globe, but she misses Santa as muchas Santa misses her. Will she be home in time for Christmas?
£10.66
Kama Publishing Fun and Games at the Zoo
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers One Potato Two Potatoes
Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud, sing-along counting romp, based on the traditional rhyme, perfect for fans of Supertato!One potato, two potatoes, three potatoes, four playing hide and seek hang on! Who''s inside the drawer?!Four more energetic, excitable potatoes, that''s who! And the potato pals are about to receive an exciting invitation: to take part in the fruit and veg talent show!But potatoes are too small to dance. They''re useless at acrobatics, and can''t play musical instruments or ride bikes.So what CAN they do?!From the bestselling authors of George''s Amazing Adventures and the award-winning creator of Mr Pusskins!Look out for One Banana, Two Bananas on sale now!
£8.23
Scholastic Baby Shark UK PB
Book Synopsis Baby Shark! Doo doo doo doo doo doo! Baby Shark! Doo doo doo doo doo doo! Baby Shark! Doo doo doo doo doo doo! Baby Shark! Baby Shark has become well-known and well-loved by children and parents everywhere. With hilarious and adorable under-the-sea art of Baby Shark, Mama Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandma Shark and more ocean creatures, kids won't be able to get enough of this silly illustrated story of a shark family! Children will delight in this silly sing-along story with funny, eye-popping illustrations and informative picture guides to help readers to mimic and act out the hand/foot movements and develop their fine motor skills. By the end of the singalong story, little ones will be laughing, singing, and dancing their way to fun and reading success! Are you up for the Baby Shark reading challenge?
£8.23
Hachette Children's Group Pooems
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£11.69
Capstone Global Library Ltd Rumbling Volcanoes and Silly Monkeys
Book SynopsisThese 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.
£11.64
Pan Macmillan Animal Rhymes
Book SynopsisJoin Mary and her little lamb, sit next to Miss Muffet on her tuffet and follow the mouse up and down the clock in Animal Rhymes.Toddlers will love using the chunky push, pull and slide mechanisms to bring these classic animal 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 fro the Sing and Play series with Bedtime Rhymes, Playtime Rhymes and Action Rhymes.
£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The People of the Town: Nursery-Rhyme Friends for
Book SynopsisMeet familiar friends and new neighbors in this playful collection of nursery rhymes. On a misty, moisty morning, we meet the snoring old man, and by evening we’re running through the town with Wee Willie Winkie in his nightgown. A day full of nursery rhyme enchants, delights, and enlightens young readers. Gorgeous illustrations paired with quintessential nursery rhymes introduce familiar friends like Little Bo Peep, Georgie Porgie and the Grand Old Duke of York, as well as meet new neighbors, including Little Polly Flinders, Honest John Boldero and Little Tommy Tucker. An attractive and easily giftable collection of tried and true favorites.
£11.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Grandma's Tiny House
Book SynopsisChicago Public Library?s 2017 Best of the Best Books selection"A fine addition to book collections about families, food, counting, and joyous gatherings" ? The Horn BookThis sweet, rhyming counting book introduces young readers to numbers one through ?fteen as Grandma?s family and friends ?ll her tiny house on Brown Street. Neighbors, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and grandkids crowd into the house and pile it high with treats for a family feast. But when the walls begin to bulge and nobody has space enough to eat, one clever grandchild knows exactly what to do.
£9.79
Make Believe Ideas First 100 Words
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£8.92
Mr Humpty (Audio Cassettes) Children's Christmas Favourites
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£5.09
Pardoe Blacker Publishing Ltd Foybel the Baby Dragon
Book SynopsisContains verse and pictures.
£6.74
Bok Bok Books White and Black: Dhobdhobe o Kuchkuche: 2019
Book SynopsisExplore the playful nature of language in this rhyming bilingual book where sensory words come alive with bold, striking images. The littlest of readers cannot see the world in colour - illustrator Farah Khandaker creates the high contrast, black and white illustrations in this book to introduce 0-2-year-olds to the wonderful world of books.
£7.99
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Pat-Jack's Fat Cat
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£5.29
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Spite the Impolite
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£5.29
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Bear Clare's Pear
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£5.29
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Jingle Bells
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£5.29
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Old MacDonald
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£5.29
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Baa Baa Black Sheep
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£5.29
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Nightingale
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£5.29
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Jiggly Wiggly Rhymes
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£6.69
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd My Early English Workbook
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£8.25
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd My Primary English Workbook 2
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£8.25
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd My First Learning Reading Bag
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£12.82
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hush Little Bunny
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£9.32
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dont Worry Murray
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£16.19
HarperCollins Untitled9780063416574
£10.44
Penguin Young Readers Group A House Is a House for Me
Book SynopsisWhere does everyone and everything live? A House Is a House for Me is a rollicking rhyme about houses. Some of the houses are familiar, such as an anthill and a dog kennel, while others are surprising, such as a corn husk and a pea pod. This longtime favorite is filled with pictures that parents and children will want to look at again and again in a beautifully produced, deluxe full-sized edition.
£9.27
Priddy Books Us Lift the Flap Nursery Rhymes Whats in My
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£9.99
HarperCollins The Three Billy Goats Gruff
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£9.63
HarperCollins The Little Red Hen Board Book
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£9.68
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc If Animals Kissed Good Night
Book SynopsisA must-have for any nursery! If Animals Kissed Good Night is a beloved, bestselling picture book that imagines the bedtime rituals of cuddly creatures all across the animal kingdom ? making it the perfect read aloud to snuggle up with at the end of each day.What if animals did what YOU do?Giraffe and his calf would stretch their necks high, just beneath the top of the sky. Wolf and pup would kiss and then HOWL, while Bear and cub would kiss and then GROWL! And long after all the other animals have been tucked in tight? Sloth and her baby will still be saying night-night!Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, show affection. Families will giggle along as they imagine the critters that inhabit places near and far. With 3 million copies in print, this is a wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, new parents, or any occasion!Don''t miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, If Animals Tried to Be Kind, If Animals Trick-or-Treated, and If Animals Went to Work.
£14.24
