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All the best-known favourite poems and stories with delightful illustrations by Dee Huxley bring the characters alive. From The Drovers Wife and the Loaded Dog, to Ballad of the Drover and The Heart of the Swag this charming collection brings the bush ballads to life. With over 15 stories and 40 poems, 20 full colour plates are included along with black and white illustrations throughout.

'Baa baa black sheep...' A delightful collection of treasured nursery rhymes featuring all your favourite Play School characters. Perfect for reading aloud -- little ones will love to join in! Ages:0-4

'Australian Fables' will take you on a fantastical journey through the Australian bush from red sands and gum trees to billabongs and water holes. Australian bush creatures and bushmen have a tale or two to tell us all.

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A lovely new hardback edition of T.S. Eliot's beloved cat poems with colourful illustrations by Axel Scheffler, the award-winning illustrator. Jellicle Cats come out tonight. Jellicle Cats come one come all: The Jellicle Moon is shining bright - Jellicles come to the Jellicle Ball. Cats! Some are sane, some are mad and some are good and some are bad. Meet magical Mr Mistoffelees, sleepy Old Deuteronomy and curious Rum Tum Tugger. But you'll be lucky to meet Macavity because Macavity's not there! In 1925 T.S. Eliot became co-di... read more

In a very bad wood, there was a very bad house. And in that very bad house, there was a very bad room. And in that very bad room,there was a very bad cupboard. And in that very bad cupboard, there was a very bad shelf. And on that very bad shelf, there was a very bad box. And in that very bad box, there was a VERY BAD BOOK... AND THIS IS IT!!! If you thought The Bad Book was bad, prepare yourself for something so bad - it's VERY BAD! Bestselling children's author Andy Griffiths and fabulous illustrator Terry Denton are back ... read more

WARNING! This book contains nothing but bad stories, bad illustrations, bad poems, bad cartoons and bad riddles about bad characters doing bad things. It is a very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very bad book.

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.

This beautifully illustrated and textured book of lullabies features 16 traditional favourites, all included on the sing-along CD for parents and children to enjoy at bedtime. Tracklist: Twinkle, twinkle, little star Rock-a-bye baby Come to the window Where should a baby rest? Lavender's blue Hush little baby Star light, star bright Bye, baby bunting Brahms' lullaby Frere Jacques The man in the moon Matthew, Mark, Luke and John Rocking carol Sleep, baby, sleep Winkum, Winkum Golden slumbers

"Ladybird First Favourite Nursery Rhymes" contains 15 well-loved, classic nursery rhymes to share and enjoy together. A beautifully illustrated first nursery rhyme book with tabs, it is perfect for young children. This lovely book has a squishy padded cover and sturdy tabbed edges to help find and choose playtime, sing-along or bedtime favourites! The playtime rhymes section contains popular classics such as "Jack and Jill", "Little Miss Muffet" and "Little Boy Blue". Or sing and clap along to the interactive rhymes such as "Ring-a... read more

This title includes four stories: "Rainbow Magic", "All the Jewels of Fairyland", "The Enchanted Woods" and "Bedtime Stories". This stunning bind-up features holographic foil on the cover. Shirley Barber's exquisite illustrations and enchanting stories create a magical world that inspires children's imaginations.

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The first Grimm tale illustrated by 1998 Caldecott medalist Paul O. Zelinsky is once again available in hardcover. Originally published in 1984, Zelinsky's paintings for "Hansel and Gretel" are as compelling as his later work and will captivate readers with their mysterious beauty, emotional power, and brilliant originality. Each spread brings to life a world as rich and real as our own— detailed, colorful, sensual— yet filled with the unearthly shadowed magic of the Hansel and Gretel folktale. Whether portraying th... read more

This beautiful classic book of rhymes is filled with all the songs and verses you will remember from childhood, and will want to pass on to a new generation of children. The cover is padded, giving it a soft nursery feel, and there are useful tabs dividing the rhymes into three sections, classic rhymes, action rhymes and night-time lullabies. Beatrix Potter's detailed original illustrations are sure to bring back happy early memories for parents and carers, and grandparents too.

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The perfect treat for Halloween, the second edition of this spook-tacular storybook is sure to delight. Beloved favorites such as Mickey Mouse and Peter Pan as well as popular new characters from Cars, Toy Story, and Finding Nemo encounter everything from ghosts to haunted houses! With 19 scary stories, 200 stickers, and beautiful gilded pages, this is a great gift for boys and girls.

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A collection of beautifully illustrated traditional nursery rhymes and fairytales for children of all ages.

Eric Puybarets breathtaking artwork will lead readers on a magical journey over the rainbow and way up into the sky where happy little bluebirds fly and dreams really do come true. With a CD featuring an exquisite rendition of Over the Rainbow plus two other songs performed by Grammy Award winner Judy Collins, this beautiful set is sure to delight and touch the hearts of parents and children alike.

This lift-the-flap nursery rhyme book from Ladybird is a classic collection full of all your favourites! It contains traditional nursery rhymes such as: "Little Bo Peep", "Humpty Dumpty", "The Grand Old Duke of York", "Little Miss Muffet", "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "Baa Baa Black Sheep". Each nursery rhyme is brought to life through lively, colourful characters and a flap to lift on every page. Sturdy card pages and vibrant illustrations make this book perfect for reading, singing and enjoying together.