Medieval children lived in a world rich in poetry, from lullabies, nursery rhymes, and songs to riddles, tongue twisters, and nonsensical verses. They read or listened to stories in verse: ballads of Robin Hood, romances, and comic tales. Poems were composed to teach them how to behave, eat at meals, hunt game, and even learn Latin and French. In Fleas, Flies, and Friars, Nicholas Orme, an expert on childhood in the Middle Ages, has gathered a wide variety of children's verse that circulated in...
Tomie dePaola's whimsical and winning illustrations bring to life an enchanting selection of 48 Mother Goose songs and rhymes from the highly acclaimed Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose. Praise for Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose: "From start to finish, a treasure house of delight. Just waiting to be shared with children."—Booklist, starred review "Destined to become a classic." — The Horn Book Tomie dePaola lives in New Hampshire.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (All Aboard Books ) (Favorite tales from David McPhail)
by Beatrix Potter
Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught.
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", "Yo...
Find the cow who jumped over the moonFind Little Bo Peep's lost sheepFind the Owl and the Pussycat Look carefully as you turn each page! Find your favorite nursery rhyme characters hiding throughout this magical new title from Margaret Wise Brown, author of children's classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.
This gently spooky twist on “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” makes a favorite nursery rhyme just perfect for Halloween! The itsy bitsy pumpkin rolled down the spooky street. He passed a ghoulish ghost and some stinky goblin’s feet. A little pumpkin is trying to find his way back home! And with a little help from a friendly witch, he is soon safe and sound, back on his porch—where there are no spiders to be seen! Little ones will love this fresh fall spin on a classic nursery rhyme!
Clever Rhymes to Sing and Learn (Nursery Rhymes)
by Mark Macleod
A fun and playful back-to-school twist on the popular nursery rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"! The itsy bitsy school bus was ready for the day. Backpack was full with lunch and books, hooray! Dropped off at school, it was time to learn and play, The teacher said, "Hello, nice to meet you all today." The itsy bitsy school bus is ready for the first day of school! Whether it's a first day to Pre-K or back-to-school, little ones are sure to love this classroom twist on the classic nursery rhyme...
The wheels on the bus go round and round through the pages of this beautifully illustrated version of the traditional nursery rhyme. The familiar rhyme will help beginning readers build their foundational reading skills. Inspire young learners to venture into the world of reading as parents and children enjoy a shared reading experience together.
Favourite rhymes are sung on this audio CD.
Books with Holes CD - Compilation (Classic Books with Holes Cover)
Favourite rhymes are sung on this audio CD.
Hickory, Dickory, Dock (Nursery Rhymes (Little Birdie)) (Nursery Rhymes)
Colorful illustrations accompany the classic nursery rhyme "Hickory, Dickory, Dock."