Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay
Penguin Putnam Inc The Night Before the Wedding
Book SynopsisIt’s the night before her sister’s wedding, and one little flower girl sure is excited! But will complications on the morning of the big day bring down everyone’s happy moods? Any little girl who has dreamed of being a flower girl - and their numbers are legion - will love this fun, rhyming story told in the style of Clement C. Moore’s Christmas classic.
£7.05
Penguin Putnam Inc A Book of Love
Book SynopsisLove and the many ways one can show it are at the heart of this sweet, charming picture book. Whether it’s giving someone a big hug, offering a helping hand, or sharing words of encouragement, it’s these gestures that make the world a better place to live. Emma Randall’s delicate and appealing illustrations accompany delightful verses in a timeless story perfect for reading aloud with loved ones.
£12.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
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£16.19
Candlewick Press This Is the Way We Go to School
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£8.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. This Little Piggy: A Counting Book
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£10.55
Candlewick Press (MA) We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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£9.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. A Spider Named Itsy
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£16.14
Candlewick Press Hey Diddle Diddle
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£8.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Princess and the (Greedy) Pea
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£16.19
Candlewick Press Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
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£8.99
Candlewick Press Five Little Penguins
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£15.29
Candlewick Press Five Little Chicks
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Happy Birthday
£9.80
Candlewick Press,U.S. PataCake Sing Along With Me
£9.60
Candlewick Press,U.S. Five Little Penguins
£9.60
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Hop Little Bunnies
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£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Five Little Easter Bunnies: A Lift-The-Flap
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£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Five Little Easter Bunnies: A Lift-The-Flap
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£7.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc We're Going on a Sleigh Ride: A Lift-The-Flap
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£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Very Best Hug
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£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc We're Going on a Sleigh Ride: A Lift-The-Flap
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£9.49
Bloomsbury USA WERE GOING ON A GHOST HUNT
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£9.55
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Itsy Bitsy Spider
Book SynopsisThe spirited itsy bitsy spider has captured the hearts of generations of children in the much-loved nursery rhyme. Now she''s back—on a new magical journey! Over 2.5 million copies in print! This all-new adventure for the itsy bitsy spider has exciting encounters with a fan, a mouse, a rocking chair, a cat, and a big maple tree. Finally, the itsy bitsy spider finds a lovely spot to spin a new silky web. Iza Trapani’s vibrant watercolor illustrations paired with a playful rhythm makes this new take on an old favorite feel like an instant classic. A perfect read-aloud; children will enjoy time and again the delightful antics of the energetic itsy bitsy spider.
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Book SynopsisBoard Book edition. In this expanded version of the favorite nursery rhyme, Iza Trapani takes the earliest readers on a journey across the night sky. With playful verse and bright illustrations Iza Trapani introduces us to our irresistible young heroine as she wishes upon a mischievous, twinkling star. Granting her wish, the little star takes her on a dazzling and daring trip among swirling planets and beaming stars for one magical night. This new spin on the much-loved classic is a wonderful gift for even the littlest stargazers. Over 1 million copies in print!
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Froggie Went A-Courtin'
Book Synopsis"The course of true love never did run smooth."("A Midsummer Night''s Dream" — William Shakespeare)Stand aside, Mr. Darcy. Keep walking, Rhett Butler. There''s a new romantic hero in town. And, though he may not have all the ladies in the valley swooning with desire, he sure knows how to pitch the woo.Iza Trapani does it once again in this favorite song about a lovesick frog and his search for the perfect missus with her exquisitely charming and truly funny illustrations that explore the lighter side of romance. Even Jane Austen would have to bow to this most amiable and irresistible story. After all, you might have to kiss a frog to find a prince.
£9.54
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Baa Baa Black Sheep
Book SynopsisThis charming story told in lyrical verse will inspire young readers to share the best of themselves. An industrious black sheep has wool aplenty, but little else for her friends. Horse needs hay, Mouse needs cheese, and Pig needs slop, but the poor black sheep has none of these. When her dissatisfied friends confront Sheep about her inability to share, they find that their lovely friend has knitted a special gift for each of them with her very own wool. Clever illustrations reveal delightful surprises as endearing new characters frolic from page to page in bold, generous color.
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Grandma's Tiny House
Book SynopsisA rhyming concept book reinforces early counting skills through the number 15 in a story of a loving grandmother whose neighbors, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and grandkids crowd into her tiny house and pile the table with foods for a yummy feast.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Night Train, Night Train
Book SynopsisRhyming, lyrical text and evocative, period-inspired artwork that transforms from the grayscale of night to the spectrum of day describe the sights and sounds of an overnight journey from country to city on a 1940s passenger train. Simultaneous eBook.
£14.39
HarperCollins Focus The Classic Treasury of Nursery Rhymes: The
Book SynopsisMother Goose has been charming readers for centuries, and this Classic Treasury of Nursery Rhymes features many beloved poems as well as some new favorites. Sit with little Miss Muffet on her tuffet, climb the hill with Jack and Jill, and baa with the black sheep in this timeless classic.This beautifully illustrated collection brings all of your favorite nursey rhymes to life for story time. A treasury of nostalgic tales from Mother Goose, this collection will encourage even the youngest of readers to laugh and giggle as you read aloud some fun and sometimes silly rhymes.The Classic Treasury of Nursery Rhymes: Features a beautiful fold out illustration for children to be immersed in the story Charming illustrations from Gina Baek Is a great family read aloud or bedtime fairy tale Makes a wonderful gift for new parents, baby showers, or holiday gift giving such as Christmas Rediscover old favorites such as: Tweedle-dum and Tweddle-Dee Humpty Dumpty The Man in the Moon The Cat and the Fiddle The Old Woman Under a Hill Hickory, Dickory, Dock Mary Had a Little Lamb Strengthen your bond with your child and build a lifelong love of reading as children recognize sounds, syllables, and rhythms in this classic collection.
£19.32
Barefoot Books Ltd Creepy Crawly Calypso
Book Synopsis Jump and jive with this funky band of mini-beasts, as they play their cool calypso beats! Introducing guitar-strumming ladybugs, trombone-blowing dragonflies and piano-tinkling centipedes, the catchy song will have everyone singing along enthusiastically. The counting theme throughout helps young learners with their numbers up to ten, and there are lots of creepy-crawly facts at the back of the book, in addition to information about the Caribbean and calypso bands. Includes QR code access to audio and video animation.
£10.74
Amazon Publishing Old MacDonald Had a Dragon
Book SynopsisOld MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O! And on that farm he had…a dragon? The animals aren’t happy that there’s a dragon on the farm. But Old MacDonald likes his dragon…until it starts swallowing up the animals! Can Old MacDonald save his farm before it’s too late? Find out in this silly adaptation of the popular song. Christopher Santoro’s brilliant artwork combines with Ken Baker’s fun text for a story sure to tickle kids’ funny bones.
£9.11
Tiger Tales Dinosaur, Dinosaur, It's Christmas
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£9.49
Tiger Tales Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
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£9.49
Tiger Tales Hickory Dickory Duck: A Pull-Tab Action Rhyme!
Book SynopsisHickory, Dickory, Duck is a fun twist on the classic nursery rhyme with hilarious characters causing chaos! With sturdy tabs that children will love to pull to find the characters!Hickory Dickory Duck was fixing his clock and got stuck! Poor Duck''s clock is broken. He gathers his tools to fix it, but ends up getting stuck inside! Before long, a crowd of well-meaning friends try to help. But there isn’t much room inside the clock for all of them... A fun twist on the traditional nursery rhyme, this book will have children and adults alike giggling together as they pull the tabs to see what happens on each page.
£9.49
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Flipping Forward Twisting Backward
Book SynopsisA diagnosis of dyslexia could change everything for an aspiring fifth-grade gymnast struggling at school in this authentic, high-energy novel in verse. The print edition of this title is set in a font developed to be easy to read.The gym is where Claire shines and she?s on her way to qualifying for the state championships. But at school, she?s known as a troublemaker?which is fine with her since it helps her hide her reading problem. Claire has never been able to make sense of the wobbling jumble of letters on a page.When a sympathetic principal wonders if she?s acting out because she may have dyslexia, she?s stunned. Claire has always assumed she?s dumb, so she?s eager to get evaluated. But her mother balks. Afraid Claire will be labeled ?stupid,? she refuses testing. Can Claire take on both her reading challenges and her mother?s denial? Is it worth jeopardizing her dream of the state championships?Told in clear and poignant verse and featuring black and white illustrations, Claire?s struggle with something that seems to come easily to everyone else will resonate with readers and have them cheering her on.
£13.29
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies Old Macdonald Had a Farm (Nursery Rhyme Board
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£8.31
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies Wheels on the Bus (Nursery Rhyme Board Books)
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£8.34
Capstone Editions a Capstone Imprint Three Little Kittens
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£8.33
Capstone Editions Patty Cake
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£8.31
Sourcebooks My First How to Catch the Big Bad Wolf
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£9.81
Penguin Random House Australia Mr McGee & the Biting Flea
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£13.93
Tundra Books Humpty Dumpty and Friends: Nursery Rhymes for the
Book SynopsisMeet old favorites like Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee and, of course, Humpty Dumpty. Then make new friends with some less-known rhymes like Robin the Bobbin, the Three Wise Men of Gotham, and the Lion and the Unicorn. Oleg Lipchenko has selected twenty traditional rhymes to illustrate with his enormously skillful and witty images. Perfect for gift-giving, this book demands to be shared. It is a book for both lovers of of art and of nursery rhymes.
£15.26
Barefoot Books Ltd Clare Beatons Garden Rhymes
Book SynopsisExplore the flowers, vegetables and animals in the garden in this sweet baby book. The engaging rhyming text is perfect for building language and memory skills, and the sturdy board book format will stand up to eager little hands.
£9.79
Child's Play International Ltd I am the Music Man
Book SynopsisPeer through the die-cut windows in each page of this interactive book to find out who is playing what. Anyone can be the Music Man in this joyful adaptation of the classic nursery song, and everyone can join in making music together! 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.
£9.10
Child's Play International Ltd She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain
Book SynopsisShe’ll be coming round the mountain, when she comes. Toot, Toot! How will she arrive next? Featuring a range of vehicles, activities and sounds, this catchy song is a delightful way to learn new words. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.
£8.99
Child's Play International Ltd ¡Haz un panqueque!/Pop a Little Pancake!
Book SynopsisBilingual 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.
£8.92
Bonnier Books Ltd What a Wonderful World
Book SynopsisWhat a Wonderful World is all about celebrating the beauty of nature, with stunning illustrations and adorable animals
£11.67
