Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay
Simon & Schuster Mother Goose Goes to India
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal comes a charming and brightly illustrated spin on classic nursery rhymes that celebrates rich Indian culture and introduces Hindi vocabulary.Mother Goose takes a trip to India in this unique collection of nursery rhymes with a distinctly Indian flair. This little sooar (pig) goes to the bazaar. Little Miss Muffet eats dahi (yogurt) until a makadee (spider) scares her away. Little Jack Horner eats Diwali sweets. Rhymes and characters that are familiar to young readers bring to life the beauty, wonder, and diversity of a vast and vibrant country in a way that is accessible and fun.Trade Review"A must-have for poetry collections" -- School Library Journal"A welcome addition that both subverts and pays tribute to Eurocentric nursery-rhyme tropes." -- Kirkus
£11.69
Child's Play International Ltd Itsy Bitsy Spider
Book SynopsisItsy Bitsy Spider is trying to climb the waterspout, in spite of the rain. But what’s Incy Wincy Spider doing? And what is Itchy Nitchy Spider trying to climb?Look through the die-cut holes in each page to see what Itsy Bitsy’s friends are climbing. The perfect fun introduction to different types of weather! Bright, colourful illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.
£5.99
Child's Play International Ltd Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: BSL (British Sign
Book SynopsisChildren 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.Trade ReviewThe delightful characters in the [Sign & Sing-Along] books depict the signs to accompany the words to the song. We think the signing books are an excellent idea. The children particularly liked the illustrations. * Under 5 Magazine *
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Miles and Miles of Reptiles
Book SynopsisThere are thousands of reptiles.I'll show some to you.Your mother will notmind at all if I do.Join the Cat in the Hat as he introduces beginning readers to reptiles.This title and others form part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at nature and natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers from four to seven year olds the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers and more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively and rhythmic manner, they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be built.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
£6.99
Kumon Publishing Co, Ltd My Book of Rhyming Words
Book SynopsisIntroduce your child to reading and writing with our Verbal Skills Workbooks. Through fun activities such as tracing and color-by-letter, our workbooks gradually introduce new concepts. The eye-catching illustrations and captivating content reinforce lessons and help children stay motivated, encouraging them to be lifelong readers and writers.This book is for children who can read and write the twenty-six letters of the alphabet. Words that are familiar to children - such as bat, hat, and rat - are grouped by the vowel and consonant combination of the last two letters. By repeatedly saying and tracing words, children easily acquire solid abilities to say and write simple words.
£8.99
Scholastic The The Bees Sneeze From the illustrator of The
Book SynopsisWhen a new flower appears in Willowomp Wood, Buzzy McBee decidesto check it out ... but it makes her sneeze! The force of the sneezeshoots her into the arms of Monkey Minx, who tries to help butalso succombs to the sneezes ... and then they both find themselvesbumped into Barefoot Bear. But what does crafty Crocodile havein mind?
£7.00
Scholastic The Ugly Five BCD
Book SynopsisInspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, Julia Donaldsonand Axel Scheffler's brand-new picture book is a jubilant celebrationof animals who are often rather unloved. The book is now available accompanied by an audio CD, performedby award-winning actress, Imelda Staunton.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers I Can Name 50 Trees Today
Book SynopsisI'm the Cat in the Hatand I want you to pleasetake a few momentsto look at the trees!Join the Cat in the Hat as he introduces beginning readers to trees.This title and others form part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at nature and natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers from four to seven year olds the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers and more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively and rhythmic manner, they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be built.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
£7.44
HarperCollins Publishers I Can Read with my Eyes Shut
Book Synopsis“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go” In this delightful book, Dr. Seuss celebrates the joys of reading, encouraging young children to take pride in their budding reading abilities.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
£6.99
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£10.44
Penguin Random House Children's UK This Little Puffin...
Book SynopsisNo parent, teacher or nursery group should be without this classic treasury. There are songs, rhymes and games for every occasion, all chosen for their proven popularity with young children. Collected from all over Britain, the contents reflect the cultural diversity of the nation, making it an outstandingly rich and stimulating collection. Since the first edition of This Little Puffin was published over thirty years ago, it has been revised and updated, allowing it to remain the most invaluable book of its kind.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Classic Nursery Rhymes Collection
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£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Nursery Rhymes
Book SynopsisPeppa and her friends are learning about nursery rhymes at playgroup! This chunky board book format is perfect for little ones, accompanied by an audio CD so they can join in and sing along with every rhyme. Includes:Mary Had a Little LambLittle Bo-Peep, Hey Diddle DiddleHickory, Dickory, DockOne, Two, Three, Four, FiveThe Grand Old Duke of YorkRing-a-Ring o'' Roses. A perfect introduction to the world of nursery rhymes for little children, alongside the wonderful characters from Peppa Pig.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK If Youre Spooky and You Know It
Book SynopsisPress the sound button to sing along and hear the ghost shout ''BOO!''Sing along to the tune of If You''re Happy and You know It with this halloween sound book.This catchy sound book will have children clapping their claws and stamping their paws as they sing along and have fun pressing the sound button.The perfect halloween gift for little monsters everywhere!
£8.54
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Maths Adventurers A Day at the Zoo
Book SynopsisSital Gorasia Chapman is passionate about bringing maths to life for kids. She worked in finance before becoming a children's author. She studied Writing for Children at the City Lit and her picture book submission was commended at the FAB awards in 2019. Sital was recently commissioned to write a poem for the CBeebies children's television series, Colours.
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Maths Adventurers Go Bowling
Book SynopsisSital Gorasia Chapman is passionate about bringing maths to life for kids. She worked in finance before becoming a children's author. She studied Writing for Children at the City Lit and she is the author of The Maths Adventurers series with DK and The Bedtime Boat with Farshore. Her new picture books Kindness Comes Back (Farshore) and Little Spruce (Sweet Cherry Publishing) will be published later this year together with a non-fiction picture book text, Diwali (Quarto).Susanna Rumiz is a freelance illustrator based in Italy. She creates illustrations for brands, children's books, magazines and explainer videos. She considers herself a colour nerd, so wherever there are fun characters to draw or colour palettes to play with, she's in!
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Learn with Peppa Peppas Counting Rhyme
Book SynopsisLet''s count all the fun things Peppa and her friends learn at playgroup. What will everyone do today?Encourage children to practise saying the numbers from 1 to 10 in order and listen to the rhythm and rhyme of the story to build early counting and language skills. As they count, can they find the matching numbers on the number line? What else can they spot and count on the page?Learn with Peppa: Peppa''s Counting Rhyme is a fun rhyming story that explores the different activities that Peppa and her friends do at playgroup and gently teaches first numbers from 1 to 10.- Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of interactive learning board books- With a number line and simple counting question on every spread for early maths practice- Rhyming story supports sound awareness and pre-phonics skills- Each Learn with Peppa board book has been
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Very Hungry Caterpillars Christmas Tree
Book SynopsisHave fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar this Christmas in this magical new adventure - with a chunky flaps to explore and a festive pop on the final page. With its simple rhyming text, vivid artwork and interactive elements on every page this new story is perfect for toddlers everywhere.
£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc The Night Before the Doctor
Book SynopsisA little boy gets ready to go to his doctor''s appointment!A little boy prepares to visit the doctor! He can''t wait to show the doctor how much he''s grown as he gets his eyes, ears, and heart checked, and will be extra brave when it''s time to get a shot. Join him at the doctor''s office in this installment of the Night Before series, told in the style of Clement C. Moore''s classic tale.
£6.23
Penguin Young Readers When Moon Blooms
Book SynopsisDerived from Mexican Indigenous wisdom, this series of poetic board books center around establishing an authentic, heartfelt connection with and respect for nature.Using Mexican concepts, this poignantly lyrical series invites young children to pay witness to nature, to value it, and to become a steward of the planet. The moon’s phases – new, waxing, full, and waning – are seamlessly intertwined with our own natural cadences, showcasing the power and beauty of universal interconnectedness. Acclaimed middle-grade author Aida Salazar lovingly turns her attention to the youngest readers, bringing her signature lyrical text, in English with a few Spanish words interwoven. With vibrant, mystical art, this book is a truly meaningful and formative experience for all young readers.
£7.59
Penguin Young Readers Glitch Girl
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£8.54
Quarto Publishing PLC This is the Way in Dogtown
Book Synopsis Sing along to this catchy rhyme, set to 'Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush', and discover what the residents of Dogtown get up to in this delightful book of first experiences.This is the way we brush our teeth, brush our teeth, brush our teeth,This is the way we brush our teeth, early in the morning. See the dogs brushing their teeth, getting dressed, going to school, eating lunch, going swimming and much more before the day is done and it's time for bed. This book's charming artwork, by talented illustrator Jade Huang, is rich with detail as it creates a whole town of dogs going about their days. Ending as night falls over dogtown and the dogs are bathed and in bed, this book's lilting rhymes make it perfect for a pre-bedtime read.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Quentin Blake Treasury
Book SynopsisWelcome to the wonderful world of Quentin Blake! Celebrate Quentin Blake''s 90th birthday with this collection of nine beautiful complete picture books: his best-loved characters, classic stories and marvellous rhymes - together for the first time in a treasury to be shared and enjoyed by all.The Quentin Blake Treasury contains:All Join In * Quentin Blake''s Nursery Rhyme Book * Patrick * Angelica Sprocket''s Pockets * Mister Magnolia * Quentin Blake''s ABC * Cockatoos * Angel Pavement * Mrs Armitage Queen of the RoadMeet Mister Magnolia, with only one boot! Peer into Angelica Sprocket''s Pockets! Set off with Mrs Armitage Queen of the Road, be whisked away by the music of the extraordinary Patrick and soar into the air on the wings of Angel Pavement. Discover the crazy counting of the mischievous Cockatoos and the most enjoyable alphabet ever in Quentin Blake''s ABC. And finally, join in at thTrade ReviewThis collection is a delight from start to finish. * Daily Express *
£19.99
Child's Play International Ltd Old Macdonald had a Farm
Book SynopsisBouncy 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.
£12.61
Child's Play International Ltd Down by the Station
Book SynopsisThere are so many things to see down by the station; engines, buses, taxis and more. 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.
£5.99
Scholastic The Dinky Donkey PB
Book SynopsisThe laugh-out-loud follow-up to the viral sensation THE WONKYDONKEY is here!Readers will love the antics of this stinky punky plinky-plonky winky-tinkypinky funky blinky dinky donkey!The Wonky Donkey has sold over 2 million copies.
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC I Went TrickorTreating
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 *
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Animal Pants
Book SynopsisFrom long johns to bloomers, Y-fronts to boxers - Animal Pants is quite simply packed with pants! There's a cat who buys her pants from a catalogue and a frog who wears pants when he's off for a jog. Not to mention a penguin with frozen pants, or the difficulties of finding undies for an octopus. With an infectious rhyming text from the brilliant Brian Moses, and wonderfully entertaining artwork by Anja Boretzki, there's a giggle guaranteed on every page.
£5.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Spooky School
Book SynopsisSpooky school is open, welcome everyone! Here you’ll learn to scare and creep while having lots of fun. Welcome to Spooky School! It's the scariest school around, where all the creepiest creatures come to dust off their skills and become the best they can be. Join your friends and learn how to fly like a wicked witch on a broomstick, howl like a werewolf and jiggle like a skeleton to all the best Halloween tunes. The friends you make will stay with you forever – because sometimes scaring is caring! Packed with Halloween delights from creepy spiders to stomping monsters, this brilliantly spooky and accessible board book is perfect for Halloween!Trade ReviewA feast for the eyes * Books for Keeps on YIKES, STINKYSAURUS! *Bursts with energy and giggles * The Irish News on YIKES, TICKLYSAURUS! *There is just so much to enjoy – the illustrations, which totally cover every page, are simply packed with lively detail * Parents in Touch on FIRST DAY AT BUG SCHOOL *
£6.99
Pan Macmillan My Favourite Dinosaur
Book SynopsisIn My Favourite Dinosaur, older babies and toddlers can have lots of fun lifting the peekaboo flaps to discover what each dinosaur is doing. There is a rhyme to share, recap questions and a wheel to turn at the end to choose your favourite dinosaur from inside the book. From the stomping spinosaurus to the toothy tyrannosaurus, which dinosaur will your little one pick? With appealing and stylish illustrations from Sarah Andreacchio, My Favourite Dinosaur is sure to focus and engage the youngest of children. Also available in the My Favourite series: My Favourite Owl, My Favourite Puppy, My Favourite Kitten, My Favourite Monkey and My Favourite Bear.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan This Little Dinosaur: A Roarsome Twist on the
Book SynopsisFollow ten little dinosaurs as they dress up, explore and more in this fun preschool counting book based on the classic nursery rhyme This Little Piggy. This little dinosaur stamps and stompsThis little dinosaur swoops and soars . . .It's dress-up time! In their colourful costumes ten excited children become noisy, roaring dinosaurs and an ordinary preschool classroom becomes a fantastical prehistorical world where anything is possible! Go along with the little dinosaurs as they stomp, swoop and roar before running all the way home!With ten children to find and count as you turn the pages, loads to spot along the way, and a special surprise fold-out ending, this picture book is specially developed for imaginative little preschool dinosaurs everywhere. There is a bonus section at the end with reading tips for parents and carers, giving ideas for discussion and extra things for children to spot.This Little Dinosaur is a riotous read-aloud preschool adventure – come and join in the fun!
£6.99
BBC Audio, A Division Of Random House Sing a Song of Sixpence: Sixty Favourite Nursery
Book SynopsisSixty much-loved nursery rhymes, sung by Susan Sheridan and Jimmy HibbertJoin in with Susan Sheridan and Jimmy Hibbert, as they sing along to 60 of their favourite nursery rhymes, complete with wonderful music and sound effects. Perfect for playtime or in the car, these classic counting songs, action songs and lullabies are sure to delight little ones.Track listing1 Sing a Song of Sixpence2 Girls and Boys Come Out to Play3 London Bridge is Falling Down4 Oh, Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?5 Jack and Jill6 Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary7 Hey Diddle Diddle, the Cat and the Fiddle8 I Saw Three Ships9 Pease Pudding10 Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush11 Over the Hills and Far Away12 Little Boy Blue13 Wee Willie Winkie14 One, Two, Buckle My Shoe15 Humpty Dumpty16 Bye Baby Bunting17 One a Penny, Two a Penny18 The North Wind Doth Blow19 Incy Wincy Spider20 See Saw, Margery Daw21 The Grand Old Duke of York22 Little Tommy Tucker23 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star24 Pop Goes the Weasel25 Rock-a-Bye Baby on the Tree Top26 Oranges and Lemons27 I Had a Little Nut Tree28 Pussycat, Pussycat29 The Farmer's in the Dell30 Jack Sprat31 Three Blind Mice32 Cock-a-Doodle-Doo33 Baa Baa Black Sheep34 Fly Away, Ladybird35 Simple Simon36 Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross37 Diddle Diddle Dumpling38 I Love Little Pussy39 Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake40 Little Jack Horner41 Who Killed Cock Robin?42 This Little Piggy43 Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son44 Lavender's Blue45 Hickory Dickory Dock46 Polly Put the Kettle On47 Little Bo Peep48 There Was a Frog Lived in a Well49 There Was a Crooked Man50 Rub-a-Dub-Dub51 Curly Locks52 Doctor Foster Went to Gloucester53 Three Little Kittens54 London's Burning55 Goosey Goosey Gander56 Georgie Porgie57 Ding Dong Bell58 Cuckoo, Cuckoo59 Ring a Ring o'Roses60 The Muffin Man© 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
£999.99
Barefoot Books Ltd Over in the Meadow
Book Synopsis “Meet the 10 animal families of the meadow in this board book version of the beloved English counting song . . . Perfect for read-alouds” – The School Library Journal Susan Reed's catchy adaptation of this traditional English song explores all kinds of creatures who live over in the meadow. With notes on meadows and the furry mice, bumpy toads and other wildlife in the story. Includes QR code access to audio singalong and video animation.
£10.44
Barefoot Books Ltd Dragon on the Doorstep
Book Synopsis Young readers will delight in the hide-and-seek illustrations... The simple lines and bold colors are appealing, and the facial expressions on both the children and the animals will grab readers'' attention Kirkus Reviews Play hide-and-seek with a dragon, a crocodile, a gorilla and all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures. The rhyming text explores familiar rooms of the house, and encourages imaginative play. Includes QR code access to audio singalong and video animation.
£7.59
Velvet Hammer Press The 7 Days: A Classic Nursery Rhyme Made New
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£20.89
Pajama Press Listen Up! Train Song
Book SynopsisWhere do the trains go? There and back. Let’s sing a train song All down the track. Toddlers and babies love trains and the noises they make. Listen Up! Train Song uses repeating verse and bright photographs to match this enthusiasm with a unique take on the conceptual sound book that is perfect for reading aloud. Each spread uses onomatopoeia to highlight the ting-a ling! of subway door chimes, the chuff-a-gruff-a! of a diesel engine, and more. And after the children have sung along through the colorful pages, a final note to caregivers offers enriching, age-appropriate activities to keep building their child’s foundational learning skills. Playing with sounds and rhythms is a first step to language development. With repetitive, easy-to-remember verse from the award-winning author of Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That and Shape Up, Construction Trucks!, Victoria Allenby’s Listen Up! Train Song invites its young audience to recognize the songs of the railway and to proudly sing their own. “Train lovers will delight in this book featuring photos of trains….[A] perfect match for story hours about things that go. The back matter provides three developmentally appropriate activities and prompts to increase and extend engagement with children, making this a first purchase for the shelves.” —School Library Journal★ Starred ReviewTrade ReviewPraise for Listen Up! Train Song 2023 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Best Books for Babies list selection 2022 CCBC Spring Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection The Children’s Book Council “Hot off the Press: October 2022” Feature ★ STARRED REVIEW “Train lovers will delight in this book featuring photos of trains. [A] perfect match for story hours about things that go. The back matter provides three developmentally appropriate activities and prompts to increase and extend engagement with children, making this a first purchase for the shelves.” —School Library Journal Starred Review "Locomotive-loving storytimers rejoice! Your newest read-aloud is here....Participation possibilities abound with the consistently inventive train sounds, and the bright and colorful images will be easy to see from across a room....All aboard! The littlest readers with a yen for the rails are bound to bounce with delight."—Kirkus Reviews “The title is well-suited to reading out loud in story time settings as the text is rhythmic and repetitive, yet there is enough variety to interest young listeners from page to page… The text is greatly enhanced by the full-colour photographs which are rich in detail and successfully depict movement.”—CM Magazine “An excellent way to introduce rhyming to young readers. [A] perfect read to pair with a hands-on activity. Similar to other books in this series the author also provides … ways that parents and educators can deepen the learning process with this book.” —Youth Services Book Review “Calling all Train fans! This sturdy board book is filled with vibrant photographs of different types of trains…This book starts as a fun read for train lovers and can be extended to a vocabulary or musical exercise. It is a great addition to preschool books about trains.”—YA Books Central “Allenby’s book encourages participation and imagination, singing, and practicing rhyming… a solid, participatory read, and a highly recommended companion title for any young readers who love transportation or train books, or who have loved Shape Up, Construction Trucks!.”—Fab Book Reviews “With kids often fascinated by trains, this book is sure to appeal to many.”—Canadian Bookworm “A story to share aloud, teaching the importance of rhyme and rhythm in poetry while having fun with onomatopoeia.”—The International Educator “With bright colors and large crisp photographs of trains in all sorts of situations, this is sure to be a hit with little ones… This book would work great in a transportation or train themed storytime.”—Alissa Tsuparikos, Goodreads “Excellent storytime book for young children…Close up pictures show the train parts being talked about in each rhyme, helping young children visualize just what makes each noise.”—Andrea, Goodreads “Absolutely gorgeous photo illustrations that the younger set and grownups too will love…. Great use of onomatopoeia with train sounds.”—Amanda, Goodreads
£8.09
Pajama Press Look Up High! Things that Fly
Book SynopsisLook up High! Jet planes fly. How? Where? Look up there! The jet plane soars across the sky. Helicopters, gliders, and planes—oh my! Preschoolers never get tired of cool flying machines. Indulge their love for things with wings (and a few without) with bright photographs and jaunty verse that makes it easy for pre-readers to chime in. They won’t even notice the subtle language lesson in prepositions as the hot air balloon drifts between the mountains, the water bomber swoops through the smoke, and the space station orbits around the Earth. With Look Up High! Things That Fly, Victoria Allenby adds another kid-tastic instalment to the Big, Little Concept Books collection that has already graced story times with the Mathical Book Prize honor book Shape Up, Construction Trucks!, the sound-celebrating Listen Up! Train Song, and Let’s Add Up!, where addition meets imagination. Like its predecessors, the book features a closing note to caregivers with age-appropriate enrichment activities to extend both the learning and the fun. But they needn’t worry about handing the whole thing over to their children, since the padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-sturdy paper of this Toddler Tough format can endure many a rough reading. Now spread your wings and ask yourself: How would YOU zoom across the sky? Trade ReviewPraise for Look Up High! Things That Fly 49th Shelf Fall 2023 “Most Anticipated Books for Young Readers” Selection 2023 Children’s Book Council “August Hot Off the Press” Feature “A strong addition to any library serving toddlers, but could also be used to support early readers in learning basic grammatical ideas.”—School Library Journal “An invitation to fledgling readers to admire various types of flying craft (while practicing their prepositions)….well designed to put wind beneath the wings of children working to get their minds around language and parts of speech. A short flight, soon past—but with plenty of lift.”—Kirkus Reviews “The rhyming text makes it easy to follow along with the book, while allowing young readers to memorize some of the text….Great for any early learning library whether preschool, kindergarten or early elementary…. Highly recommend it!”—CLCD – Children’s Literature “I hope you have room on your shelf for this one. Look Up High! Things That Fly has beautiful colour photos…The rhymes are repetitive, changing only the name of the thing that flies. Soon young readers or listeners will be able to fill in the name of the flying thing and join in the rhyme…Highly Recommended.”—CM Review “Combines young children’s fascination with aircraft with learning prepositions….discussing objects in relation to something else was one of the most difficult things I worked with preschoolers to understand, so I love this book and wish I had found it sooner!”—YA Books Central “The photographs and repetitive words encourage language learning….Well-chosen verbs followed by meaningful prepositions create an easy lesson for little ones.”—Sal's Fiction Addiction “In this padded board book, toddlers can look up into the sky to discover airships….I like that there were more air vehicles than an airplane.”—BookTime
£12.34
Award Publications Ltd Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Book SynopsisIntroduce your baby or toddler to the joy of rhyme with this sing-along action rhyme book. Ideal for encouraging gross motor skills as they join in with the actions, and excellent for vocabulary acquisition in the early years, this colourful book with attractive illustrations will engage little learners and inspire a love of books and reading.
£6.99
Award Publications Ltd Row, Row, Row your Boat
Book SynopsisIntroduce your baby or toddler to the joy of rhyme with this sing-along action rhyme book. Ideal for encouraging gross motor skills as they join in with the actions, and excellent for vocabulary acquisition in the early years, this colourful book with attractive illustrations will engage little learners and inspire a love of books and reading.
£6.99
Award Publications Ltd The Wheels on the Bus
Book SynopsisIntroduce your baby or toddler to the joy of rhyme with this sing-along action rhyme book. Ideal for encouraging gross motor skills as they join in with the actions, and excellent for vocabulary acquisition in the early years. This colourful book with fun, friendly illustrations will engage little learners and inspire an early love of books and reading.
£6.99
Award Publications Row Row Row Your Boat
Book SynopsisGrab them, fold them, bend them, drop them, they won''t rip, tear or ruin, and you can just wipe them down or pop them in the wash to enjoy again and again and again!Ideal for encouraging gross motor skills, and excellent for vocabulary acquisition in the early years, this colourful action rhyme book with inclusive and friendly illustrations will engage little learners and develop their early love of books.
£5.99
Award Publications The Wheels on the Bus
Book SynopsisGrab them, fold them, bend them, drop them, they won''t rip, tear or ruin, and you can just wipe them down or pop them in the wash to enjoy again and again and again!Ideal for encouraging gross motor skills, and excellent for vocabulary acquisition in the early years, this colourful action rhyme book with inclusive and friendly illustrations will engage little learners and develop their early love of books.
£5.99
Child's Play International Ltd This Old Man
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.
£6.99
Child's Play International Ltd Hey Diddle Diddle
Book SynopsisHey diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon. The little dog laughed to see such fun, And the dish ran away with the spoon! But what happens next? With new verses about piano playing pigs and chimps with cellos, the rhyming fun continues! Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.
£6.99
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. Board book edition.
£5.99
Child's Play International Ltd Five Enormous Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisFive enormous dinosaurs, letting out a roar. One stomped away... and then there were four! Children will love stomping, roaring and singing along to this fun rhyme, which will help to develop number skills. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Board book edition.
£5.99
Child's Play International Ltd Hey Diddle Diddle
Book SynopsisHey diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon. The little dog laughed to see such fun, And the dish ran away with the spoon! But what happens next? With new verses about piano playing pigs and chimps with cellos, the rhyming fun continues! Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Board book edition.
£5.99
Child's Play International Ltd Pat-A-Cake! - First Book of Nursery Rhymes
Book SynopsisSpend time with your toddler exploring this delightful book of nursery rhymes. Here you’ll find many well-known rhymes, 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.
£8.54
