Showing results for "The Book of Firsts" in Poetry & Nursery Rhymes

Learn all of the classic nursery rhymes with this adorable book from the My First Books Collection! Young listeners will enjoy Humpty Dumpty; Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star; This Little Pig Went to the Market; Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?; and Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake. Rhyming words will encourage early literacy skills.

Read by two of the nation's favourite children's TV presenters, this is a delightful audio collection of favourite nursery rhymes and traditional stories. Climb up the beanstalk with Jack, march with the Duke of York and visit the bears with Goldilocks in Nursery Stories and Rhymes! These...

Join in the fun at the clothes shop! Hippo Has a Hat is a brilliant rhyming story from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo. A first book for toddlers who are learning to get dressed. Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all! There's chaos in the clothes...

“Destined to be a new classic.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “This story will find its way into your heart.”—Tae Keller, Newbery Medalist for When You Trap a Tiger What might happen when an overlooked orphan feels the sudden urge to put down roots? This tender...

Former Young People’s Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye delivers her latest collection, subtitled Poems About Families. They’re mostly focused on her relationship with her mother. Nye has a comfortable, unaffected delivery. Her voice has an unstudied tone, but, make no mistake, every syllable...

It's storytime! Join Mother Goose and her three little goslings as they enjoy over fifty classic nursery rhymes, traditional lullabies and favourite action songs. The rhymes are linked together by enchanting original stories about Mother Goose and her goslings as they learn to waddle, swim and...

This Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser will entertain beginning readers—even on a rainy, gloomy day! After a gloomy, gray week stuck inside at school, Nancy comes up with a great idea to...

From Caldecott Medalist Arnold Lobel (1933-1987) comes a brand-new collection of rhyming stories about frogs and toads. Discovered by his daughter, Adrianne Lobel, The Frogs and Toads All Sang has the same warmth, compassion, and humor that is found in his best-loved work. Brimming with sweet...

From the bestselling author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come! comes an ode to that special teacher in every young child's life! Children can celebrate the special teacher in their life with this collection of short poems -- one to a page -- that sings the praises of the excellent...

Introduce young listeners to poetry with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this first-ever collection of original poems from the World of Eric Carle! Caterpillar’s Wish I made a little wish on the first star in the sky. I wished that I could turn into— a big blue butterfly! This tender...

Classic favorites get a modern Latino twist, with Spanish sprinkled throughout The itsy arañita climbed up the water spout. Down came la lluvia and washed la araña out. Classic Mother Goose rhymes get a Latino twist in this cozy collection. From young Juan Ramón sitting in el rincón to three...

A book for all preschoolers-to-be from the author of Kindergarten, Here I Come! From saying goodbye to parents on the very first day of school to watching butterflies hatch in spring, D. J. Steinberg celebrates all the landmark moments of preschool. Because the year is full of so many firsts...

From the author of the bestselling children's book When God Made You comes a rhythmic, whimsical journey through creation--for little readers who love science and wonder and the beginnings of all things. For spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book, Matthew Paul...

The all-time classic, bestselling ode to the love shared between parent and child. Perfect for new parents, baby showers, christenings, and sharing at bedtime. I am your parent; you are my child. I am your quiet place; you are my wild. I am your favorite book; you are my new lines. I am your...

Go back to school for second grade—and get ready to go with these fun and silly poems! D. J. Steinberg's heartfelt, relatable, and silly poems bring to life the highlights of second grade—reading those big-kid books, trying out for the school play, and even dance breaks to wiggle "arms and...

Brought to you by Puffin. Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex's first children's book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother's eyes. The book's storytelling and illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense...

The funny follow-up to Kindergarten, Here I Come! First grade—it's the big time! After all, it's a real honest to goodness grade. In verses that are both funny and full of heart, D.J. Steinberg celebrates big and small moments, ones that all young "scholars" will relate to—baby teeth that...

Brought to you by Ladybird. Poems performed by Elli Woolard, Joshua Seigal, Amina Jama, Joseph Coelho, Nadine Wild-Palmer, Caleb Femi, Sheila Norton, Matt Goodfellow, James Carter, John Rice, Sue-Hardy Dawson, Jay Hulme, Victoria Adukwei Bulley, Ben Bailey Smith, Roger Stevens, Karl Nova, Steven...

From the best-selling author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come!, here's a guidebook in verse that shows children how to be kind in the new and exciting world of kindergarten. This collection of short poems spans the entire year of kindergarten, offering sweet and simple tips on how...

A wonderfully festive audio collection of favourite stories and carols for the whole family to enjoy over the Christmas holidays. Take a sleigh ride to the Snow Queen's palace, a trip on a donkey to Bethlehem or sing along with Good King Wenceslas in Christmas Stories and Carols. These...