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.
This bestselling collection of classic nursery rhymes includesfavourites such as 'Pat-a-Cake', 'Rock-a-Bye Baby', 'Baa, Baa,Black Sheep' and 'Humpty Dumpty', as well as ABCs, lullabies,finger games, counting rhymes, cumulative tables and nonsenseverse. Illustrated in glorious colour by Faith Jacques.
In this multicultural version of the traditional song, children from cultures all over the world clap their hands, stomp their feet, pat their heads, and much more. The accompanying singalong CD continues the interactive fun! It includes two full spreads at the end that teach hello - in thirty-six languages, and the names of the children and their countries of origin. It is illustrated by Sophie Fatus, artist of the best-selling "Barefoot Books" yoga range, including "My Daddy is a Pretzel", "Yoga Pretzels" and "Yoga Planet". It joins Barefoot's popular "Singalong Songs" series which also includes "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush", "The Animal Boogie" and "Driving My Tractor".
In "Dirty Beasts" we meet a ghastly menagerie of wonderfullycomic animals that can only have been invented by Roald Dahl. Thereis the toad that jumps to France - at his own peril; the pig whoponders the meaning of life; the anteater who gets the wrong end ofthe stick; and many more. Snigger, titter and laugh at their anticsin this collection of irreverent and absurdly comic verse! In"Revolting Rhymes" think again if you thought you knew the storiesof some of the most popular fairy tales. Here are six of the bestknown retold, with more than a twist or two, by the master of thecomic and the blood-curdling.
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.
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.
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.
Roald Dahl fans will rejoice at the opportunity to bring their favorite books and characters to life. Five of Dahlas hugely popular, beloved books have been adapted into winning plays for children. With useful tips on staging, props, and costumes, these plays can be produced with a minimum amount of resources and experience. Teachers, parents, and children everywhere will recognize Quentin Blakeas appealing classic cover art and will find these easy-to-perform plays to be a great source of entertainment
Exuberant rhymes are an intrinsic part of the appeal ofRoald Dahl's books - and here are some classic and magical momentsfrom the books, together with some previously unpublished treats.There are seven themed sections bursting with monsters, ghastlychildren, magical creatures, unpleasant adults and a few surprises."Songs and Verse" is illustrated by Quentin Blake, as well asleading artists such as Babette Cole, Lauren Child, Chris Riddelland Tony Ross. This book includes a foreword by QuentinBlake.
From Jack in the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears toLittle Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs, wicked beasts,brazen crooks and a ghastly giant star in these hilarious nurseryrhymes with Bite, now brilliantly adapted for listeningpleasure.
Children love to pretend! Whether it’s flying like an airplaneor galloping like a horse, the delightful songs in this collection,set to both classical and contemporary music, will encourage everychild’s imagination to soar!
This book uses traditional reading teaching techniques(alliteration, rhyme, repetition, short sentences) to invite youngchildren to read along with an adult. Eight short fairy tales fiton one spread and feature the characters and stories that childrenlove best. With clear, color-coded typography and amusingillustrations, this collection is sure to entertain whileencouraging reading skills and interaction with others. Thefractured fairy tales include: The Three Little Bears, The Princessand the Pea, Billy Goat's Gruff, Cinderella, and more!
Trace Moroneys enchanting series of 3D nursery rhyme boardbooks have been strong sellers in all markets across the world. Nowthis collection is featured in a mini board book format andpackaged in a gorgeous colourful box set featuring some of TraceMoroneys most loved and endearing characters.
This is a collection of the fifty all-time favorite Mother Goosenursery rhymes including Simple Simon, Georgie Porgie Pudding Pie,Little Miss Muffet, Old Mother Hubbard, Peter Piper and JackSprat. Richard Scarry's bright and humorous animal characters have beencharming children for decades. Always inventive in the world ofanimal fashion, Scarry shows the cow jumping over the moon inpearls and a pink dress, and the little dog who "laughed to seesuch sport" sports a sailor suit. You won't hear "I can't see thepictures!" with this book; its large size makes it a good choicefor group story hour. This collection of 50 Mother Goose rhymes isespecially appropriate for toddlers; most of the two-page spreadscontain only one illustrated rhyme. (Many children younger thanthree can focus better on one simple verse than on many rhymes oneach page.) Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever has stood thetest of time for more than 25 years and is still a hit with youngreaders. (Ages 1 to 4)
A collection of (mainly) grisly beasts out for human blood, ranging from Crocky-Wock the crocodile to Sting-A-Ling the scorpion. Described in verse with all Dahl's usual gusto and illustrated in a suitably wicked style by Quentin Blake.Was that CROCKY-WOCK galumphing up the stairs? Is STING-A-LING hiding in your bed? And what foul fate has PIGGY planned for Farmer Bland?WARNING! This book contains wickedly funny verse, prickly surprises and the most despicable creatures you could ever hope (not) to meet.
Roald Dahl fans will rejoice at the opportunity to bring their favorite books and characters to life. Five of Dahlas hugely popular, beloved books have been adapted into winning plays for children. With useful tips on staging, props, and costumes, these plays can be produced with a minimum amount of resources and experience. Teachers, parents, and children everywhere will recognize Quentin Blakeas appealing classic cover art and will find these easy-to-perform plays to be a great source of entertainment
Thirty years of silly songs, rhymes, lullabies, classics, andjust plain favorite music come together on this reissue of the 25thAnniversary Celebration. Chosen from among the hundreds andhundreds of songs that Wee Sing has collected over the last 30years, this treasury is a fitting tribute to the best-selling namein children’s music!
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.