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".
The unbearable Twits do not allow anyone to live in peace, but a migrant bird and some monkeys teach them a lesson
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
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.
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)
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.
Did you think Cinderella married the prince and lived happilyever after, or that the three little pigs outsmarted the wolf?Think again! Master storyteller Roald Dahl adds his own darklycomic twists to six favorite tales, complete with rambunctiousrhymes and hilarious surprise endings.
Having delighted a generation of readers with Tomie dePaola'sBook of Poems, beloved author/artist Tomie dePaola now selectstwenty-five poems from this wonderful collection for a charming newboard book perfect for very young children. Featuring subjects thatany toddler can recognize-such as nature, the seasons, lovingparents, and bedtime 150 and Tomie's classic illustrations,Tomie's Little Book of Poems will quickly join Tomie's LittleMother Goose and Tomie's Little Christmas Pageant as a nurseryfavorite.
"The Puffin Baby and Toddler Treasury" is a timelesscollection of favourite nursery rhymes, lullabies, poems andstories, featuring well-loved characters, such as Spot, The Snowmanand Beatrix Potter's Tom Kitten. Brought to life by some of themost talented children's illustrators, this treasury is perfect forsharing and will make any collection complete.
A collection of ribald rhymes featuring characters from fairytales, fables and nursery rhymes - as you've never seen thembefore! From "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "Hansel and Gretel" to"Ali Baba" and "Aladdin", these traditional stories will never seemthe same again once you have had a taste of Roald Dahl's hilariousverse and Quentin Blake's suitably lively illustrations.
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.
A gorgeous collection of lullabies and rhymes with firmfavourites such as Twinkle, Twinkle and Hush-a-bye, Baby to rockyour little one to sleep. With different illustrators for eachrhyme, a lovely patchwork feel is created. Combined withirresistible cover finishes, this is pocket money punching wellabove its weight
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.
Halloween is a delightful time for children. With everythingfrom spooky songs, silly songs, and pumpkin songs, to fingerplays,circle games, and even tasty recipes, here is the perfectcollection to help with the Halloween festivities.
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.
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.