An international collection of 18 nursery tales for young children, grouped by theme, such as Runaway Cookies, Slowpokes and Speedsters, and Chain Tales, and brillantly illustrated with full-color borders.
Edward Lear’s lyrical rhyme about an unusual couple who sail far, far away has delighted and captivated readers for generations. With expressive illustrations by Charlotte Voake and a forward by master storyteller Julia Donaldson, this is a book to be treasured by Lear fans young and old.
You know the song, but you've never heard it like this! A familiar melody with uproariously funny new lyrics are presented alongside bright, zany illustrations in this picture book that includes music, stories, and games. These outrageous rhymes will appeal to reluctant readers, eager readers, silly readers, and the whole family together!
Twelve favourite nursery rhymes that are perfect for reading together. Beautiful illustrations by the award-winning Axel Scheffler give a fresh new look to traditional rhymes. Bibliographical note: Although this board book is catalogued as 'Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes', its actual title is simply 'Nursery Rhymes' with the Mother Goose connection coming in the first couple of pages.
Twelve favourite nursery rhymes that are perfect for reading together. Beautiful illustrations by the award-winning Axel Scheffler give a fresh new look to traditional rhymes. Bibliographical note: Although this board book is catalogued as 'Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes', its actual title is simply 'Nursery Rhymes' with the Mother Goose connection coming in the first couple of pages.
Edward Lear’s best-loved nonsense poem for children just beginning to read. The magical adventure of the Owl and the Pussycat who went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Slip and slide with silly penguins in this rollicking new version of the popular counting rhyme! Five little penguins slipping on the ice. One fell down--oh no! Now there are only four penguins left! What will Mother penguin do? This wintery take on the popular "Five Little Monkeys" song will have every child singing along!
As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves.
Everyone knows the story of farmer Macdonald and the multitude of noisy animals who live on his farm, quacking, mooing and neighing as they go about their business. In this picture book, the tale is brought to life with the rich, colourful illustrations of Ben Mantle. Children can read along with a parent or carer and join in for the E-I-E-I-O.