Explore an enchanting world of 101 nursery rhymes, poems and songs, illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon. In this captivating collection, you'll meet favourite friends Humpty Dumpty, the Owl and the Pussy-cat and Little Miss Muffet, as well as mermaids, elves and a whole host of animals at a magical fair. Discover games for playtime, songs for supper time and star-filled lullabies for bedtime. This rich anthology will delight the whole family and is the perfect birthday, Christmas or christening gift to treasure. This is the fourth title in the Nosy Crow Classics series, which includes The Velveteen Rabbit, Peter Pan and Heidi, all beautiful cloth-bound editions with foiled jackets and covers, and ribbon markers.
Imaginative artwork from best-selling illustrator Penny Dann adds a touch of whimsy to this collection of classic poetry for children from William Wordsworth, Edward Lear, Christina Rossetti, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, and many other writers. Children aged 4 to 8 will discover the magic of rhyme as they read forty-eight short poems, sure to spark their imaginations and inspire a love of language. Original illustrations by Penny Dann bring each timeless favorite to life for a new generation of readers. From the soothing “Lullaby and Good Night” to the silly rhymes of “The Owl and the Pussy-Cat,” The Classic Treasury of Best-Loved Chilrdren's Poems is an entertaining introduction to the rich possibilities of the English language and the wonderful world of poetry.
This delightfully illustrated gift book contains more than seventy-five of the best-loved rhymes and songs of childhood, from soothing lullabies to schoolyard chants. Popular classics such as "Pat a Cake," "Humpty Dumpty" and "Jack and Jill" are joined by lesser-known rhymes and ditties from many different cultures. Kady MacDonald Denton's illustrations add liveliness and humour. Together, parents and children will enjoy sharing A Child's Treasury of Nursery Rhymes. 75 songs are available to download from www.panmacmillan.com
Classic Treasury Nursery Rhymes is a charming collection of famous nursery rhymes, first poems, songs and fairy tales for young children aged 3+ years to treasure forever. Every entry in this classic nursery rhymes book has been enchantingly illustrated to make reading fun for kids. # Features famous nursery rhymes and little-known poems to appeal to all imaginations. # Short poems that kids can follow along with and recite, developing their recall skills. # A beautiful hardback book with flocked (furry) cover to be treasured forever. Synopsis - Product details Classic Treasury Nursery Rhymes will be adored by children of all ages, and the nature of rhymes also makes them suitable for early readers. Classic rhymes, poems and songs are grouped by subject so that kids and parents can make an easy reading selection. From 'Best-loved Rhymes' to 'Number Rhymes', there are ten different sections for children to discover. Chapters and rhymes inside Classic Treasury Nursery Rhymes: # Best-loved Rhymes chapter includes Old Macdonald had a Farm and Monday's Child # Favourite Folk chapter includes Little Boy Blue and There was a Crooked Man # Animal Friends chapter includes Goosey, Goosey, Gander and A Cat came Fiddling # Playing Together chapter includes Ring-a-ring o' Roses and Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes # Tasty Treats chapter includes Georgie Peorgie and Oranges and Lemons # Out and About chapter includes To Market, to Market and I Saw Three Ships # Number Rhymes chapter includes Sing a Song of Sixpence and One, Two, Buckle my Shoe # Whatever the Weather chapter includes Blow, Wind, Blow and Red Sky at Night # Bedtime Rhymes chapter includes Wee Willie Winkie and Star Light, Star Bright # Story Time chapter includes Snow White and Rose Red and The Boy Who Cried Wolf A sample nursery rhyme, To Market, to Market: To market, to market To buy a fat pig; Home again, home again, jiggety-jig. To market, to market To buy a fat hog; Home again, home again jiggety-jog.