Stories in Verse

Join pussy cat on his trip to London to visit the King at Buckingham Palace. Along the way you'll see all the famous sights, from The Tower of London to The Houses of Parliament. A QR code on the back cover provides a link to an audio recording of the...

The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussycat - a beautiful new story by Julia DonaldsonGruffalo author, Julia Donaldson, revisits Edward Lear's favourite rhyme in this wonderful new story set in a nonsensical land full of adventure. When their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781680528572Author Parragon BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Cottage Door PressPublisher Cottage Door PressWeight(grams) 522gDimensions(mm) 259mm *...

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo shouldEver set foot in the deep dark wood.But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does...

Join the baby tyrannosaurus rex as he meets lots of other dinosaurs in this prehistoric adventure. From the hungry diplodocus to the powerful triceratops, toddlers will love saying hello to all their favourite dinosaurs and joining in with the noises...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard a plane at the Busy Airport! Enjoy watching your baggage go round the carousel, waving goodbye to the planes as they take off and then flying through the sky on your own aeroplane!Young children will love...

Set sail with Jack for an adventure on the high seas in this wondrous story from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts.Jack's Granny is sick with a bad case of the moozles! And the only cure is the fruit of the...

With lots to see, in Busy Vet young children can join in by pushing, pulling and turning the tabs to experience a trip to the vet. Join the vet as she checks each animal, watch as the poorly bunny has an injection and see who has had too many...

Tempted by the promise of fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins a circus. The crowds love her, but the poor mermaid is kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of her ocean home.The Singing...

First Stories: The Wind in the Willows is the perfect introduction for young children to Kenneth Grahame's classic tale. Push, pull and slide mechanisms bring the story of Mr. Toad and his high-speed adventure to life. Row down the river with Mole and...

A hairy mammoth takes a cheeky little baby on a thrilling ride through a moonlit landscape populated by a sabre-toothed tiger, a leaping hare, a laughing hyena and even, just maybe, by a big brown bear . . . But where are they going? And what has it to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of ALA Rainbow Project Bibliography and ALA Rainbow Project Bibliography and Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices.Book InformationISBN 9781582462622Author...

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)...

With lots to see in Busy Tractor, young children can help out on the farm, pulling and turning the tabs. See the big tyres turn, drive the tractor through fields and harvest a crop of tasty vegetables! Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read,...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard in Busy Trains! Enjoy watching the steam puff out of an engine, going through a crossing and chugging along the railway.Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle...

Black cats born at midnight Are different indeed A mischievous, odd And peculiar breed In the middle of winter, three kittens are born in a barn. Two are ordinary, but the third, jet black and born on the stroke of midnight, is brimming with magic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781524714437Author Emily Winfield MartinImprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 962gDimensions(mm) 200mm *...

Ten-year-old Ha has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her family and friends close by. But when the Vietnam War reaches the gates of her home, Ha and her family are forced to flee.The journey...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385374156Author Brianna Caplan SayresPage Count 26Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Celebrate the joy of books with the entertaining Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is...

Jellicle Cats come one and all.Jellicles come to the Jellicle Ball.Join the Jellicle Cats under the Jellicle Moon in the forth picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins and T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's cats, as they dance the night away.To sit alongside...

Join Dr. Seuss on the road to reading with a host of crazy creatures, from wockets in pockets to waskets in baskets! Is there a woset in your closet, or a nink in the sink? As that would be rather nice, I think! Learn all about rhymes and fun...

"On an icy Christmas Eve, beneath a setting sun,a group of penguins huddle . . .. . . goodnight, little one!"It's Christmas Eve and The Very Hungry Caterpillar is exploring a magical snowy landscape. Join him as he says goodnight to some baby animal...

One hot summer in Itching Down, Four million wasps flew into town. What are the villagers going to do about this noisy, nasty nuisance of a swarm? Make a giant jam sandwich - that's what!An absolute picture book classic - the tale of one village's...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to learn about looking after Busy Pets! Feed the dog some treats, watch the hamster turn in its wheel and visit the bunny in the garden.Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle...

A laugh-out-loud pirate adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts.The Troll longs for a juicy goat to eat - but he's stuck with boring old fish for supper. Bother! Meanwhile, Hank Chief and his pirate crew...

Get ready for an epic journey of friendship and discovery from the bestselling author of The Girl and the Dinosaur. There's a shape up in the hills, where a giant's said to sleep, beneath a grassy blanket, on a bed of moss and peat . . . ...

Experience your first day at school in Busy Nursery! Young children can join in by pushing, pulling and turning the tabs to clamber up the climbing frame, learn new words, make dough models and have a fun-filled day at school!Busy Nursery has...

This little library of four bestselling Big Bird's Favorite Sesame Street board books starring Elmo includes: Elmo's Mother Goose, Elmo's Tricky Tongue Twisters, Elmo Says, and Elmo's ABC Book. Boys and girls ages 1-4 won't be able to resist either the...

A bouncing, read-aloud rhyme about a very special friend, from the nation's favourite llustrator, Quentin Blake!Meet Fantastic Daisy Artichoke. She's got three fat cats we like to stroke and a pond in which she likes to soak. . . . She isn't quite like...

Little ones can join in the fun with mischievous Pip the Puppy by pulling out the sliders and pushing up the tabs. Follow Pip out and about as he chases the cat, frightens the postman, and woofs all afternoon at the park!Young children will love playing...

Age range 5 to 9This captivating book is a wonderful celebration of creative play. In it, Jane Yolen's poetic verse reveals how a simple cardboard box can be a child's most ingenious plaything, while artist Chris Sheban illustrates its myriad and magical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorTheodor Seuss Geisel - better known to his millions of fans as Dr. Seuss - was born the son of a park superintendent in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1904. After...

With funny word play and bold imagery, actor Ben Bailey Smith and artist Sav Akyuz introduce a trickster to remember.If there's trouble, one thing is certain: Bear was there. In (and out) of his outrageous purple outfit, Bear can do anything - steal...

A super fun sing-along board book from the number 1 kids channel in the world! JJ is learning to use the potty in this cute board book. Sing along to this helpful song about an early learning experience. ...

Go on an exciting egg hunt with a bouncy Easter Bunny in My Magical Easter Bunny!The perfect gift for Easter, with a sparkly foil cover and push, pull and turn mechanisms, little ones will have lots of fun taking part in the bunny's magical Easter...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735841932Author Rashin KheiriyehFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint North-South BooksPublisher North-South Books

Push, pull and slide the tabs to be a part of the Busy Fire Station! Join in with the firefighters as they slide down the pole, drive the fire engine and put out a fire while everyone cheers.Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful...

Embark on a dreamy, night-time jaunt with a young boy and the moon. Overcoming a fear of the dark and discovering the world at night lives at the heart of this poetic tale. Includes notes about the moon and plants and animals that thrive in the wee hours...

'Deep in the woods, in a crooked old tree, Lived two little squirrels, with Mum, who made three. Hazel was brave -- a flash and a flurry, While Rowan was shy, and tended to worry.'Rowan the little red squirrel and his sister Hazel are leaving their drey...