Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay

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  • My Llama Drama

    Brindie My Llama Drama

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    1 in stock

    £15.19

  • There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Fish

    Amazon Publishing There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Fish

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThere was an old pirate . . . who swallowed a fish, a bird, a map, some gold, and even a whole pirate ship! Will the Old Pirate sink to the bottom of the deep, dark sea? Yo ho ho! Watch his belly grow! Jennifer Ward’s take on the “Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” song is perfectly matched with Steve Gray’s zany digital illustrations.

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Old Mother Hubbards Stolen Bone Tadpoles Quality

    Crabtree Publishing Co,US Old Mother Hubbards Stolen Bone Tadpoles Quality

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • I Am Kavi

    Holiday House Inc I Am Kavi

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisCaught between two worlds—a poverty-stricken village and a fancy big-city school—a young Sri Lankan girl must decide who she really is and where she really belongs.1998, Colombo. The Sri Lankan Civil War is raging, but everyday life must go on. At Kavi’s school, her friends talk about the weekly Top 40, the Backstreet Boys, Shahrukh Khan, Leo & Kate… and who died—or didn’t—in the latest bombing. But Kavi is afraid of something even scarier than war. She fears that if her friends discover her secret—that she is not who she is pretending to be—they’ll stop talking to her.I want to be friends with these / happy, / fearless, / girls / who look like they / belong.So I could also be / happy, / fearless, / and maybe even / belong.Kavi’s scholarship to her elite new school was supposed to be everything she ever wanted, but as she tries to find some semblance of normalcy in a coun

    10 in stock

    £15.19

  • Bizzy Bear Building Site 6

    Nosy Crow Ltd Bizzy Bear Building Site 6

    Book SynopsisToday Bizzy Bear's helping out at the building site so he puts on his hard hat and gets to work. Help him drive a digger, a bulldozer and a lorry!Trade Review'This is toddler publishing at it's best' - Melissa Cox Waterstones Buyer

    £6.99

  • Playsongs Grand Sleepover

    Playsongs Publications Ltd Playsongs Grand Sleepover

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £8.99

  • My Nurse Has Superpowers

    Sugar Sweet Press My Nurse Has Superpowers

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £16.40

  • The World of Dinosaur Roar Dinosaur Stomp The

    Hachette Children's Group The World of Dinosaur Roar Dinosaur Stomp The

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis''Deep in the rainforest, far from the swamp, lived a grumpy Triceratops, Dinosaur Stomp.''Meet Dinosaur Stomp, the grumpy Triceratops, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.Dinosaur Stomp doesn''t want to play with the other dinosaurs, all he wants is to be left alone . . . but sometimes even a grumpy Triceratops needs a friend! With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Stomp! The Triceratops is perfect for preschool children.Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Ea

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Goodnight World

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Goodnight World

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    Book Synopsis_______________From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a beautiful rhyming bedtime story, ideal for snuggling up with before sleep. Goodnight ice and goodnight snow,Goodnight lights above, aglow.Join in the list of important things to say goodnight to ships, animals, plants, toys and of course, the sun in this beautifully illustrated rhyming text, perfect for bedtime._______________''The most magical aspect of this book is its illustrations, which sweep across the world, giving us panoramic views from above'' - Practical Preschool ''Ideal for soothing children to sleep'' - Parents in TouchTrade ReviewThe most magical aspect of this book is its illustrations, which sweep across the world, giving us panoramic views from above * Practical Preschool *Rhyming stories are ideal for bedtime, and the rhythm of this one is ideal for soothing children to sleep * Parents in Touch *

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    £999.99

  • I Went TrickorTreating

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC I Went TrickorTreating

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisI went trick-or-treating and I scared... a naughty, warty toad, a sliding, gliding ghost, a howling, growling wolf and some super silly skeletons...When a brother and sister go trick-or-treating, they compete to see who can scare the creepiest creatures. As they try to remember each hair-raising encounter, everything escalates until they get the biggest fright of all! A new take on an old favourite, children will love this laugh-out-loud, test-your-memory story, with ghosts, skeletons, a spooky pirate ship and much, much more!From the illustrator of the bestselling The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, this is a hilarious follow-up to I Went to the Supermarket and I Went to See Santa.Trade Review... as much a game as a book, this is lots of fun to read and lots of fun to look at too! * LoveReading4Kids *

    1 in stock

    £10.19

  • Mother Gooses Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales

    1 in stock

    £40.49

  • TenPin Penguins

    Usborne Publishing Ltd TenPin Penguins

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    Book SynopsisBenji the penguin would like to win the South Pole bowling contest. Unfortunately, his bowling's all over the place and he only manages to hit one of the ten pins! But perhaps he's won a different competition, without even realizing it?

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • No Mask No Home

    Archway Publishing No Mask No Home

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £16.95

  • Flip, Flop, to the Beach We Go

    Clavis Publishing Flip, Flop, to the Beach We Go

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA sweet story in rhyme about enjoying a day at the sea. For little starfish and other water rats ages 4 years and up. The sun is shining, cheerful, and bright. It tickles me awake with its happy light. Do you know where we’re going today? To the sea! Little doggy, will you come with me?Trade Review-

    1 in stock

    £12.34

  • Bloom

    Simon & Schuster Bloom

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the author of Curls and Glow comes a joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls as naturally beautiful in our human garden.those girls bloom these do too we bloom like flowers how about you? Introduce young readers to the idea of self-love in a simple, playful rhythm with this luminous story where each little girl is as unique and beautiful as a blossoming flower.

    1 in stock

    £5.99

  • The Smallest Roads Are Where Dreams Begin

    Earnest Lewis The Smallest Roads Are Where Dreams Begin

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.99

  • ... noch ein Kuss und dann ist Schluss:

    Independently Published ... noch ein Kuss und dann ist Schluss:

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £8.59

  • The Night the Reindeer Came to Play

    Maria Votto The Night the Reindeer Came to Play

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £15.16

  • Hank Grime The Kid Who Couldn't Rhyme

    Beaudette Consulting Inc. Hank Grime The Kid Who Couldn't Rhyme

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.00

  • My First... Nursery Rhymes

    Award Publications Ltd My First... Nursery Rhymes

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBright, colourful illustrations captivate little learners as they listen to you read aloud favourite nursery rhymes, following along with the text and developing their own language skills. This padded board book, ideal for first libraries, toy boxes and pushchair outings will entertain your little one and provide essential early learning fun.

    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • My Treasury of 100 Favourite Rhymes

    Award Publications Ltd My Treasury of 100 Favourite Rhymes

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    Book SynopsisA collection of over 100 traditional nursery rhymes, from Incy Wincey Spider and Hey Diddle Diddle, to The Muffin Man and Old King Cole. Packed with delightful illustrations by Lesley Smith.

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    £999.99

  • This Old Man

    Child's Play International Ltd This Old Man

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisLearn 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. Board Book Edition.

    2 in stock

    £5.99

  • Five Little Ducks - First Book of Nursery Games

    Child's Play International Ltd Five Little Ducks - First Book of Nursery Games

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSpend time with your toddler exploring this delightful book of nursery games. Here you’ll find many well-known games, with a sprinkling of modern variations, for every occasion in a young child’s day. This book is bound to become a much-loved addition to every nursery bookcase.

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Sing Along With Me! Head, Shoulders, Knees and

    Nosy Crow Ltd Sing Along With Me! Head, Shoulders, Knees and

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn 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 gift for a baby or toddler! It's a beautiful sunny day, and a visit to the swimming pool is a brilliant chance for little ones to join in with this classic action rhyme!There are loads of titles to collect... Sing Along with Me! The Wheels on the BusSing Along with Me! If You're Happy and You Know itSing Along with Me! Old Macdonald Had a FarmSing Along with Me! Row, Row, Row Your Boat ...and many more!

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • CoComelon: If You're Happy and You Know It

    Bonnier Books Ltd CoComelon: If You're Happy and You Know It

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSing along with your favourite CoComelon characters with this interactive sound book, featuring a classic nursery rhyme

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Little Miss Muffet

    Child's Play International Ltd Little Miss Muffet

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn an amusing retelling of this much-loved nursery song, Little Miss Muffet’s picnic is not only disturbed by a spider, but by a host of other creatures as well! Luckily, they’re prepared to share, so there’s a feast at the end. Look through the holes in each page to guess see what food the animals like, and what noises they make. Bright, colourful illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • CRS Records Nellie the Elephant

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    £999.99

  • Erica's Chicks

    Clickety Books Erica's Chicks

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £8.98

  • SUNONO PUBLISHING LTD A Feather and a Crown

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    Book SynopsisThe forest birds gather to debate who is the most beautiful. Each has their own claim to beauty. But one bird in particular has the greatest claim to the title, a beauty in heart as well as appearance. What is the name of this beautiful bird?And how did this bird earn such a glorious crown?

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Bus Rhymes and Playtime

    JayJayBooks Bus Rhymes and Playtime

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSong to sing and rhymes to learn. A bus themed book full of verse and rhymes.

    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Cat Sat on the Mat: and other reading rhymes

    New Holland Publishers The Cat Sat on the Mat: and other reading rhymes

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £7.99

  • Invasion of the Grumpies

    Grumpy Publications Invasion of the Grumpies

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £15.00

  • Everybody Can Dance!

    Brandylane Publishers, Inc. Everybody Can Dance!

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £15.08

  • Are There Monsters At The Zoo?

    Wendy Hang Are There Monsters At The Zoo?

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £13.29

  • Time For Bed, Sleepy Monkey

    Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Time For Bed, Sleepy Monkey

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £8.84

  • Beautiful Boy

    Candious Books Beautiful Boy

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.89

  • A Dog Named Fart: How a Fart Saved the World

    Stefan Waidelich A Dog Named Fart: How a Fart Saved the World

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.24

  • In the ocean Ukrainian language

    Artbooks In the ocean Ukrainian language

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    £999.99

  • Leonard The Clever Lion series: Books 1-4

    Heirs Publishing Company Leonard The Clever Lion series: Books 1-4

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.39

  • Theres a Bee in my Tea

    Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Theres a Bee in my Tea

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £15.29

  • Llama Llama Loves His Mama

    Penguin USA Llama Llama Loves His Mama

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    Book SynopsisLlama Llama loves his mama in this new die-cut shaped board book with orginal art by Anna Dewdney. Perfect for little hearts and hands!Llama Llamaspecial day.Mama Lovein every way.From morning to night, Llama Llama loves spending time with his mama. They make breakfast together, do the shopping together, and read together. And there are always plenty of hugs and kisses and cuddles throughout the day! This die-cut board book features eight full-color spreads and a simple rhyming text that is perfect for the youngest of Llama Llama fans and their loved ones!

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    £9.27

  • Tell An Interesting Story: 30 Story Cards to

    Magic Cat Publishing Tell An Interesting Story: 30 Story Cards to

    Book SynopsisPlay three games in one with this set of 30 flashcards. 30 illustrated story cards contain 90 words to fire your child's imagination and build their vocabulary. Words chosen by literacy expert Dr Meredith L Rowe to support learning. Use the cards with younger children to discover and understand new words, or arrange the cards to form sentences and stories with older children. Flip the card to read the definition of each word overleaf.

    £13.24

  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas Slipcase edition

    HarperCollins Publishers How the Grinch Stole Christmas Slipcase edition

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisHave the best Christmas ever with the one and only Grinch from the iconic Dr. Seuss! This exclusive and very collectible slipcase edition comes with a special introduction all about your favourite Christmas character!You've seen the movie and you know the story but do you really know the Grinch? You will soon, with this very special edition of the classic Dr. Seuss storyThe Grinch hated Christmas!The whole Christmas season!Now, please don't ask why.No one quite knows the reasonWith a heart two sizes too small, the Grinch is the meanest creature you'll ever meet. He hates Christmas and the whole festive season. But when he hatches a dastardly plot tosteal Christmas, he's in for a big surprise!With hilarious rhymes and beautiful illustrations, this classic seasonal story has become a favourite for good reason and teaches readers the true meaning of Christmas.Now in a very special foiled slipcase edition with extra material, this classic Christmas story is the perfect gift for boys and girls of all ages.Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian

    2 in stock

    £18.00

  • Bizzy Bear: Fun Park

    Nosy Crow Ltd Bizzy Bear: Fun Park

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisFive easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!An engaging little story with loads of details to spot and chat about.This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island Collect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Farmyard Fun, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Breakdown Truck and lots, lots more!

    5 in stock

    £6.99

  • Bizzy Bear: Nursery Time

    Nosy Crow Ltd Bizzy Bear: Nursery Time

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisRobust, busy board books to entertain babies and toddlersFive easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island Collect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Breakdown Truck, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Racing Driver and lots, lots more!

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Oh The Places Youll Go

    HarperCollins Publishers Oh The Places Youll Go

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisIn this classic Seussian tale, the good doctor primes his readers against all the little mishaps and misadventures that can befall even the best of us – from bang-ups and hang-ups to lurches and slumps – encouraging us to take life in our stride!Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian

    Out of stock

    £8.43

  • Cocomelon Yes, Yes, Vegetables!

    Simon Spotlight Cocomelon Yes, Yes, Vegetables!

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Richard Scarrys Best Mother Goose Ever

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Best Mother Goose Ever

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisRichard Scarry introduces toddlers to the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose! Featuring his unmistakable art (now restored to its original glory) and fifty of Mother Goose''s most beloved rhymes, Scarry''s timeless collection, now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, is a must-have for readers of all ages.

    1 in stock

    £12.59

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