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Twinkle Twinkle Chocolate Bar by Foster, John
Barcode # 035291

This illustrated poetry anthology contains very simple rhymes and verse for young children. Many of the poems have been written especially for this book. The editor has also written "Never Say Boo To A Ghost", "Let's Celebrate" and "School's Out".

Lavender's Blue by Lines, Katheleen
Barcode # 035292

A definitive collection of nursery rhymes, beautifully designed and illustrated by the influential artist Harold Jones. This facsimile has been lovingly produced to recreate the look and feel of the first editions of this much-loved book.

The Oxford Nursery Book by Beck, Ian
Barcode # 035310

A classic anthology for the nursery, which draws upon the rich tradition of nursery rhymes, riddles, songs and lullabies. Poems by William Blake, Christina Rossetti and Robert Louis Stevenson complete this illustrated collection.

Nonsense Animal Rhymes by Umansky, Kaye & Fisher, Chris
Barcode # 035287

Best-selling children's author Kaye Umansky and well-loved illustrator Chris Fisher have teamed up again to produce the latest in the Nonsense Rhymes series. There are poems about, amongst others, a chess-playing cheetah, a wolf called Keith and a gorilla who eats vanilla ice-cream! The funny, colourful illustrations capture the humour in the poems as well as they did in the previous two books in the series. Kaye Umansky's first book, Pongwiffy, won the Nottinghamshire Book Award and has sold over 150,000 copies. She has written and published picture books, song books, rhymes and novels for Puffin, Bodley Head, HarperCollins, Hodder, A & C Black and the BBC. Kaye has also won The Times Educational Supplement Award for Junior Music Book of the Year. Chris Fisher is well-known for his vivid, lively illustrative style, and has illustrated over 40 titles for Walker Books, Hodder, Puffin, Scholastic and HarperCollins.

All the year round by Cross, Vince & Bell Corfield Robin
Barcode # 035288

This selection of poems and songs celebrates the seasons and festivals of the year. Vince Cross has collected together traditional poems and songs, and added many original ones of his own, in a journey through the year. Robin Bell Corfield's evocative pictures conjure up the delights and experiences of each season.

Mother Goose by Wildsmith, Brian
Barcode # 035289

An illustrated collection of popular Mother Goose rhymes, including "Humpty Dumpty," "Old Mother Hubbard," and "Jack and Jill.".

Round and Round the Garden by Beck, Ian & Williams, Sarah
Barcode # 035306

'Round and Round the Garden' is a collection of finger rhymes with instructions as to how to play the various games. It is now reissued with a new cover by Ian Beck.

A Red Poetry Paintbox by Foster, John
Barcode # 035305

The repackaging of the successful Oxford Reading Tree poetry continues, with this anthology for very young children (3+). Drawing the best poems and illustrations from the Acorns Poetry books, it features favourite themes like numbers, letters of the alphabet, colours, hot and cold shapes and size

A Yellow Poetry Paintbox by Foster, John
Barcode # 035304

Containing poems on the themes of food, celebrations, clothes, pets, pretending and clocks, this lively anthology in the popular Poetry Paintbox series draws material from the Catkins Poetry books (Oxford Reading Tree), and will appeal to children aged 4+.

Ride a Cock-Horse by Beck, Ian & Williams, Sarah
Barcode # 035307

'Ride a Cock Horse' cassette has a lively side and a gentle side. It begins with knee-jogging and clapping rhymes, while the second side has slower songs, culminating in a useful lullaby section. It is now being reissued with a new insert card.

Food Rhymes by Foster, John
Barcode # 035302

First Verses is a series of books of new and original poetry for young children, chosen by John Foster. The first four titles were very well received, and Food Rhymes is one of the second batch of four more First Verses titles. In Food Rhymes you will find food for breakfast, lunch and text, and food for in-between. But watch it when you have to be a washing-up machine. The book is illustrated in full colour, and Carol Thompson's beautifully observed pictures create their own lively world, as well as giving help on how to `play' some of the rhymes. This book is intended for interest age: 2+

Sing a Song of Sixpence by Cross, Vince & Sharratt, Nick
Barcode # 035293

A colourful book of nursery rhymes for the very young, this collection is based on an imaginary land, with towns and villages populated by the subjects of the rhymes. Young readers are introduced to an entire cast of strange and amusing characters.

Whizz Bang Orange-Utan by Foster, John
Barcode # 035295

This brightly coloured book of poems for very young children, intended to be a companion book to 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Chocolate Bar', is designed as a read-aloud book. There are poems about eating, making a mess, playtime, bathtime, and going to bed, as well as poems about monsters, pets, curious people, witches and wizards, teeth and birthdays.

Animal Rhymes by Foster, John
Barcode # 035298

First Verses is a series of books of new and original poetry for young children, chosen by John Foster. This text belongs to the second series of four more First Verses titles. "Animal Rhymes" is full of many kinds of animals, from whales to elephants to worms and frogs. In the action rhymes readers can jump like a kangaroo, swim like a dolphin, and be very hungry like a crocodile. The book is illustrated in full colour, and Carol Thompson's pictures create their own lively world, as well as giving help on how to "play" some of the rhymes.

Finger Rhymes by Foster, John & Thompson, Carol
Barcode # 035296

This is a collection of modern poems for young children, many of them specially written for this book. In 'Finger Rhymes', the poems let the fingers change into caterpillars, fireworks, and an Arabian Nights magic carpet.

Bedtime Rhymes by Foster, John & Thompson, Carol
Barcode # 035299

First Verses is a series of books of new and original poetry for young children, chosen by John Foster. "Bedtime Rhymes" belongs to the second set of four more First Verses titles. In "Bedtime Rhymes" there are poems for when the reader doesn't want to go to bed, and for when they do. There's bath time and hair-washing too (groan) before drifting off to dream. The book is illustrated in full colour, and Carol Thompson's pictures create their own lively world, as well as giving help on how to "play" some of the rhymes.

Action Rhymes by Foster, John & Thompson, Carol
Barcode # 035297

This is a collection of modern poems for young children, many of them specially written for this book. In Action Rhymes you can be a robot, an alligator, or just a creepy crawly creature.

Counting Rhymes by Foster, John & Thompson, Carol
Barcode # 035301

This is a collection of modern poems for young children, many of them specially written for this book. In 'Counting Rhymes', the verses progress from simply counting up to two, to counting backwards, and eventually to counting two by two.

Playtime Rhymes by Foster, John & Thompson, Carol
Barcode # 035303

First Verses is a series of books of new and original poetry for young children, chosen by John Foster. "Playtime Rhymes" is one of the second set of four more First Verses titles. In "Playtime Rhymes" there are all kinds of games to play - balls, kites, playdough, skipping ropes - and lots of action rhymes to join in with. The book is illustrated in full colour, and Carol Thompson's pictures create their own lively world, as well as giving help on how to "play" some of the rhymes.

Chanting Rhymes by Foster, John & Thompson, Carol
Barcode # 035300

This is a collection of modern poems for young children, many of them specially written for this book. 'Chanting Rhymes' delights in the sound of words and the pattern of rhythm, meeting bears, monkeys, pandas, and even a whole zoo in the process.

Oranges and Lemons by Beck, Ian & King, Karen
Barcode # 035294

A delightfully illustrated collection of musical games including all the old favourites such as `Ring-a-Ring o' Roses' and `The Farmer's in his Den', as well as less familiar ones.

I Say, I Say, I Say and other Joke Poems by Foster, John
Barcode # 035144

In this witty and varied collection of joke poems you will find jokes to tickle your ribs, make you groan, and laugh out loud. Perfect for amusing yourself, this book is also great to share with friends. Each poem is a 'proper' joke, creating a highly satisfying and funny collection of cleverly conceived poetry. * One in a series of three books to be published simultaneously in time for National Poetry Day * John Foster's books for OUP have sold over 1 million copies and he is widely recognised as this country's leading poetry anthologist for children.

Book of very Silly Poems by Rosen, Michael
Barcode # 035247

A collection of nonsense verse brought together by the author Michael Rosen and including some new poems of his own.

Wringgle and Roar! : Rhymes to join in with by Donaldson, Julia & Sharratt, Nick
Barcode # 035387

Nonsense Nuresery Rhymes by Edwards, Richard & Fisher, Chris
Barcode # 035383

Doctor Proctor and other rhymes by Foster, John
Barcode # 035384

The first title in the LOLLIPOPS series of books of original rhymes, verses, and chants which deal with everyday events in the lives of very young children such as playing, running, jumping, and going out.

Pudding and Pie by Beck, Ian & Williams, Sarah
Barcode # 035385

'Pudding and Pie' has 40 favourite nursery rhymes, using traditional tunes and some new tunes specially written for this cassette, which is here reissued with a new insert card.

Bouncing Ben by Foster, John
Barcode # 035386

A second title in the LOLLIPOPS series of books of original rhymes, verses, and chants which deal with everyday events in the lives of very young children such as playing, running, jumping, and going out.

Rhyme Stew by Dahl, Roald
Barcode # 035382

This author/illustrator team have worked A collection of ribald rhymes featuring characters from fairy tales, fables and nursery rhymes.together on previous publications, including "Dir ty Beasts", "The Enormous Crocodile", "The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me" and "Revolting Rhymes".

Nursery Rhymes by Gliori, Debi
Barcode # 034161

Fully-illustrated collection of nursery rhymes, with accompanying CD containing every rhyme.

Best-loved stories & Nursery Rhymes by Beck, Ian
Barcode # 034157

A beautifully illustrated and lavishly produced collection of favourite stories and classic rhymes Ian Beck's delicate, nostalgic illustrations are known and loved throughout the world. His work evokes a gentle ideal of childhood in the tradition of Kate Greenaway and Edward Ardizzone, and his collections of stories and poems for young children are full of humour and fun, while at the same time oozing old world charm. * Contains stories and rhymes that are essential childhood reading - from The Elves and the Shoemaker to The Porridge Pot, with accompanying poems by William Blake, Robert Louis Stevenson and Christina Rossetti as well as a fantastic selection of nursey rhymes and songs * The lovingly remembered childhood world gives the reader a sense of comfort and well-being.

Revolting Rhymes by Dahl, Roald
Barcode # 034960

A collection of comic and often glory versions of popular fairy tales. Meet Cinderella, a young woman who wants to marry a nice ordinary man; and Goldilocks, that house-breaker who gobbles up your porridge and then breaks up the Chippendale.

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