First published in the 1920s, the "Flower Fairy" books byCicely Mary Barker have delighted generations of children withtheir exquisite illustrations and engaging poems. In "FlowerFairies of the Wayside" we meet no less than nineteen fairies, whoencourage us to look at nature and learn to appreciate the truebeauty and wonder of the 'ordinary' world around us.
Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairies books, firstpublished in the 1920s, have been known and loved by generations.Like the pre-Raphaelite painters whom she so admired, Barkerbelieved in re-creating the beauty of nature in art and drawingfrom life. Her Flower Fairies watercolors have a unique combinationof naturalism and fantasy that no imitators have matched. Each of Barker's four seasonal books features poems andfull-color illustrations of at least 19 flowers that bloom during aparticular season.
Sing along to such old favourites as 'Old MacDonald Had aFarm', 'The Wheels on the Bus', 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star','Baa, Baa, Blacksheep' and 'Humpty Dumpty'. Even the youngest ofchildren will enjoy looking at Tracey Moroney's delightfulillustrations - and turning the pages as each new verse is sung orread.
0in 0in 0pt" Have yourself a merry, musical Christmas!Richard Scarry brings holiday joy to children everywhere with asongbook featuring the best-loved carols—and a real keyboard toplay them on. Cheerful, holiday illustrations showcaseScarry’s signature adorable characters romping in wintrylandscapes, along with the music and lyrics for songs like “SilentNight” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Best of all, kids caneasily play a song by just matching the letters written beneatheach note with the letters on the keyboard; they don’t even have toknow how to read music. It’s a great way to celebrate with familyand friends! Carols include:Jingle Bells - Silent Night - We Wish You a MerryChristmas - We Three Kings - Away in aManger - Deck the Halls - Twinkle, TwinkleLittle Star - The First Noel - Ding DongMerrily on High - I Saw ThreeShips
Puffin Audiobooks presents two volumes of beastly poetry by Roald Dahl, complete and unabridged and raucously read by Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Mangan, and Tamsin Greig. The audiobook contains original music.In Revolting Rhymes, you can think again if you thought you knew the stories of some of the most popular fairy tales. Here are six of the best known retold, with more than a twist or two, by the master of the comic and the blood-curdling.In Dirty Beasts we meet a ghastly menagerie of wonderfully comic animals that can only have been invented by Roald Dahl. There is the toad that jumps to France - at his own peril; the pig who ponders the meaning of life; the anteater who gets the wrong end of the stick; and many more. Snigger, titter and laugh at their antics in this collection of irreverent and absurdly comic verse!
Frederick Warne is pleased to announce brand-new editions ofthe 8 classic Flower Fairies titles, with all of Barker's originalartwork and poetry included. These works offer a nostalgic lookinto the Romantic Age, each illustration suggesting that beyond thenatural world so truthfully depicted in Barker's paintings theremight co-exist another, just barely visible, world of thefairies. These four titles (Flower Fairies of the Trees, Flower Fairies ofthe Garden, Flower Fairies of the Wayside, and A Flower FairyAlphabet) complete the original collection of Barker's FlowerFairies books. Each book features Barker's poems and full-colorillustrations of at least 19 different Flower Fairies.
Sing and dance along with a young boy who introduces different members of his family, along with a new farmyard animal and animal baby, on every page of this rollicking early learner, inspired by a Chilean folk tale. About this title: Engaging rhyming text teaches children to count, as well as learn the names of farmyard animals and their babies. Guided Reading Levels: GR: E, GL: 1, RR: 7-8. This title includes a dual-purpose audio and video CD to listen to the audio on a CD player, or listen and watch the video animation on a Mac or PC.
Part of the "My First Picture Book" series: printed on toddler-tough card with rounded corners. Perfect for every toddler to help build language, understanding and enjoyment. From the creator of "Big Book of My World" comes this collection of favourite songs and lullabies. Kali Stileman brings the pages to life with her characteristically quirky, fun illustrations. A terrific treat to share with every baby and toddler, full of action rhymes for playtime, and soothing lullabies for bedtime. Kali's first book, "Peely Wally", was selected to be part of the "Booktrust's Books for Babies" scheme. 150,000 copies are to be distributed to mothers and babies throughout the UK in 2012.
Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairies books, firstpublished in the 1920s, have been known and loved by generations.Like the pre-Raphaelite painters whom she so admired, Barkerbelieved in re-creating the beauty of nature in art and drawingfrom life. Her Flower Fairies watercolors have a unique combinationof naturalism and fantasy that no imitators have matched. Each of Barker's four seasonal books features poems andfull-color illustrations of at least 19 flowers that bloom during aparticular season.
