Stories in Verse

'Deep in the rainforest, far from the swamp, lived a grumpy Triceratops, Dinosaur Stomp.'Meet Dinosaur Stomp, the grumpy Triceratops, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in...

A brand new, never-before-seen rhyming romp of a picture book from the legendary Dr. Seuss - special Collector's edition. This never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one's mind is the literary equivalent of buried...

A brand-new storybook in the perennially popular Amazing Machines series from Tony Mitton and Ant Parker - over 1 million copies sold to date!Turn on the siren and zoom down the streets with some animal paramedics in Awesome Ambulances, an action-packed...

It's Halloween and Parakeet is busy carving pumpkins and icing spooky treats. But when her friends come to call, they get a shock. Is that a GHOST who answers the door? A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with lively...

The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo."How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.One little snail longs to see...

Big trains, small trains, short trains, long trains . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful trains as they whizz along tracks and through tunnels - up, down, around and back again! Can you find your favourite?Full of spotting and counting...

Nina Laden's lyrical picture book sees and appreciates through a child's eyes how fortunate we are to live in the world we do. Celebrate the wonder of the world in this reassuring picture book about the joy, love, and beauty that is part of each and...

The classic ghost story from Penelope Lively, one of the modern greats of British fiction for adults and children alike. James is fed up. His family has moved to a new cottage - with grounds that are great for...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL and the CLIPPA 'Hoop kings SOAR in kicks with wings. Game so sweet it's like bee stings.' It's 1988. Charlie Bell is still mourning his father, and struggling to figure out how he feels for his best (girl)...

First Stories: Pinocchio is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic fairy tale.Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce the main characters. This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new...

The weather is colder - December is here. There's a fabulous feeling of seasonal cheer. And old folk and young are beginning to say... HOW MANY SLEEPS 'TIL CHRISTMAS DAY!Count down to the most exciting day of the year with this celebration of fun and...

Stick Dog is back in his second hilarious and hugely illustrated adventure. This time he and his pals are hungry for hot dogs but they need a plan... a must-have for fans of WIMPY KID, BIG NATE and DOG MAN. Everyone's favourite canine cartoon...

A poptastic tale perfect for fans of SUPERTATO and Ten Fat Sausages! One rainy afternoon a saucepan was put on the hob. Everything was ready for a very special job. Follow Dave and his friends as they dance their way into becoming popcorn and go on the...

The perfect story to make the distance between you and grandad feel a little smaller whilst you're stuck at home . . .This delightful picture book captures the joy of spending a fun-filled day with Grandad. With a gentle, rhyming story and lovely...

A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children’s books! Little Red Riding Hood – who is not-so-little anymore! – is riding her pony through the woods to visit Granny for a picnic and a surprise. Now that she is bigger, she feels...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781777225100Author Munty C PepinFormat HardbackPage Count 22Imprint Whamdoozer CompanyPublisher Whamdoozer CompanyWeight(grams) 372gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children’s books! Little Red Riding Hood – who is not-so-little anymore! – is riding her pony through the woods to visit Granny for a picnic and a surprise. Now that she is bigger, she feels...

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Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer were a very notorious couple of cats.As knockabout clowns, quick-change comedians, tight-rope walkers and acrobats.And when you heard a dining-room smashThen the family would say: 'It's that horrible cat!It was Mungojerrie!...

Go on a broomstick ride with a colourful witch in My Magical Witch! With a sparkly foil cover and push, pull and turn mechanisms, little ones will have lots of fun taking part in the witch's spooky adventure! Yujin Shin's beautifully coloured...

Join Winnie-the-Pooh on a snowy day at Buckingham Palace!A rhyming picture-book adventure, Winnie-the-Pooh at the Palace features some of the classic characters from the Hundred Acre Wood.The perfect gift for anyone who loves the enchanting world of...

#1 New York Times Bestselling Picture BookMeghan, 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...

Ted is busy in his shed, but can you guess what he's making? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright - and you can also listen to the story online. A delight to share with...

Big trains, small trains, short trains, long trains . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful trains as they whizz along tracks and through tunnels - up, down, around and back again! Can you find your favourite?Full of spotting and counting...

The hilarious and amazing adventures of everyone's favourite flat hero - Flat Stanley. With brilliant new illustrations by the award-winning author/illustrator Rob Biddulph. Stanley is back, and he's flat again! And...

Just how wacky can a Wednesday get?! With shoes on the wall, tortoises in trees, pigs without legs and teachers on roller skates, children will have lots of fun counting all the wacky things they can find on each spread of this entertaining book. ...

Now a cute board book that's perfectly sized for small children! A young boy suddenly notices a big problem - his bum has a huge crack! So he sets off to find a new one. Will he choose...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781419751585Author Rachel PierceyFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Harry N. AbramsPublisher Harry N. AbramsWeight(grams) 612gDimensions(mm) 318mm * 259mm...

Arthur McBain's irresistible rhyme and Tom Knight's cheerful illustrations are sure to entertain both children and adults. With thrilling suspense, a healthy dash of humour and a memorable surprise ending, In the Dead of the Night is destined to become a...

This omnibus of Belloc's stories is a feast of delightful tales told in rhyme - all with a dramatic moral twist in the tail. Are you prone to pulling faces, telling tales or bouts of extravagance? Yes? Then ignore these stories at your peril. If not, you...

This omnibus of Belloc's stories is a feast of delightful tales told in rhyme - all with a dramatic moral twist in the tail. Are you prone to pulling faces, telling tales or bouts of extravagance? Yes? Then ignore these stories at your peril. If not, you...

Push and pull the tabs and turn the wheel in Busy Friends. Young children will love seeing two best friends share their toys, swap treats, play in the park and give each other a big hug!This bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593095676Author Natasha WingFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 116gDimensions(mm)...

Frog lives in a bog. One day, he finds someone lost in the fog... This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright - and you can also listen to the story online, too. A delight to...

'The cat himself knows and will never confess...'To celebrate Old Possum's 75th anniversary we have commissioned lively new illustrations from Rebecca Ashdown for T. S. Eliot's original book of Practical Cats. Featuring Macavity, the Mystery Cat; Mr...

Daphne is unbearably sad and adrift. She feels the painful loss of her father acutely and seeks solace both in the security of her local library and the escape her phone screen provides by blocking out the world around her. As Daphne tries to make sense...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781680520835Author Ginger SwiftPage Count 12Imprint Cottage Door PressPublisher Cottage Door PressWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 122mm * 127mm * 25mm

Fat cat is snuggled up on his mat and just won't budge. Find out why in this entertaining story for beginner readers, with simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read...

Busy Nativity introduces young children to the wonderful story of the First Christmas. Push, pull and turn the tabs to join Mary and Joseph on their long journey to Bethlehem, marvel as a host of angels appear and see beautiful baby Jesus in his crib.The...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to take part in the Busy Sports Day! Pass the baton, toss a bean bag and keep your egg on the spoon, before collecting a medal at the end of the day. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book...