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Edward Lear's classic poem, The Owl and the Pussy-cat, beautifully illustrated by Charlotte Voake and introduced with a foreword by Julia DonaldsonThe Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat...Edward Lear's classic poem has...

This edition from the best-selling poetry series brings together the most beloved poems for children, from "The Owl and the Pussycat" through "On the Ning Nang Nong" to "I Know Someone Who Can" to "Us Two". The Nation's Favourite Children's Poems will...

This edition from the best-selling poetry series brings together the most beloved poems for children, from "The Owl and the Pussycat" through "On the Ning Nang Nong" to "I Know Someone Who Can" to "Us Two". The Nation's Favourite Children's Poems will...

Two of the biggest names in children's publishing, Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell, come together in a new poetry collection.Winner of the 2016 CLPE Poetry Award. Two of the biggest names in children's publishing, Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell, come...

An utterly brilliant collection of the very best poems, from Puffin Books,A celebratory anthology of the best of Puffin poetry publishing, including poems by Roger McGough, Michael Rosen, Charles Causley, Benjamin Zephaniah, Jackie Kay, Spike Milligan,...

'In the world of British poetry, Carol Ann Duffy is a superstar.' (Guardian) This stellar edition of her poems brings together work from her four award-winning collections for children, and sprinkles in a generous helping of new poems to match. From her...

"While up in the air, warm and bright, Feathery creatures with wings took flight.Soaring high in the blissful breeze,And deep in the wind whipped waves of the seas."From tiny dots of microscopic bacteria to enormous dinosaurs.Through the Ice Ages and the...

A personal, powerful and resonant account of the Holocaust by one of this country's best-loved children's authors.By turns charming, shocking and heart-breaking, this is the true story of Michael Rosen's search for his relatives who "went missing" during...

What is your favourite word? I like CRUNCHY and FIZZLE and TOAST CARPET sure takes some beating But I think I love LOVING the most From cool boys and Year Six Sisters to the chicken school timetable; from Dad's terrible dancing to Mum's...

A fantastic book of really great poems for Reception and Year 1 and 2. It contains poems which cover every form and theme of the Literacy Strategy, an index of poem types, advice for writing poems, advice for reading poems, lots of poetry activities and...

'Playful, rhythmic and often gigglishly silly' RED READING HUB 'A perfect book for reading aloud' PARENTS IN TOUCH From armadillos, flamingos and umbrella birds to quokkas and iguanas, Elli Woollard presents a lovely collection of poems for younger...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of The Beautiful Book Award 2017.Book InformationISBN 9781913134617Author Mererid HopwoodFormat HardbackPage Count 130Imprint Graffeg LimitedPublisher Graffeg...

Includes free audio CD!From rockets to mermaids and everything in between, there's something for everyone in this diverse and contemporary collection.Perfect for young children aged 4+ who are approaching poetry for the very first time, these poems can...

A stunning new gift edition of this much-loved classic, with the celebrated black-and-white illustrations by Edward Gorey.Cats! Some are sane, and some are mad.Some are good, and some are bad . . .The whimsical 1982 Old Possum's illustrations have been...

A Year of Scottish Poems is a glorious collection of 366 poems to keep you company for every day of the year.Reflecting the changing seasons, landscape and history of Scotland and her people and marking key dates in the Scottish calendar - from Burns...

A reissue of TALKING TURKEYS by street poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Talking Turkeys is an unconventional collection of straight-talking poems about heroes, revolutions, racism, love and animal rights, among other subjects, that will entice many new readers...

Whenever I'm tired of being me I swing around like a chimpanzee.Are you tired of being you? Here's a whole bookful of things you can do! There are rhymes to make you wriggle and giggle, shrug and sigh, snap like a crocodile and slither like a snake...

A comic collection of verse from the illustrious pairing of two former Children's Laureates.From the chaos of breakfast and to the calm of bedtime, this quirky collection of nonsense poetry written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Quentin Blake is...

Poems to make you smile! Critically acclaimed poet Roger McGough has drawn together a fantastic collection of upbeat poems to bring happiness into your day with this uplifting collection Happy Poems.Perfect for happy children or those needing a little...

A vibrant celebration of things that go, with a lively text from author Moira Butterfield and pictures from debut-talent Bryony Clarkson.Come and hitch a ride in vehicles of every shape and size - from family cars to double-decker buses, chugging...

A classic and beautifully illustrated collection of nursery rhymes, poems, stories, and learning by best-loved author-illustrator, Shirley Hughes.A trip to the park on a windy day, counting ducks in the pond or simply enjoying playing hide and seek at...

From the prayer of Hannah to the great trial faced by Maryam (as), we travel through the life of one of the Prophets of God: Prophet Isa (as). He was sent to bring people back to the Straight Path, but his journey is not yet finished; raised up to...

Poems from the First World War is a moving and powerful collection of poems written by soldiers, nurses, mothers, sweethearts and family and friends who experienced WWI from different standpoints. It records the early excitement and patriotism, the...

I travelled once around the world On stars with flaming tails, And touched the colours of my dreams Along some silver trails. Look out for best friends, pancakes, and Grandad singing; discover a river dolphin, a poison dart frog and the most...

_______________ 'What a joy of a book this is' - Irish Times 'A delightful collection' - Scotsman _______________ Sometimes it's hard to find the right words. This poetry anthology provides the antidote, offering calm, hope and peace to all. ...

This "disgusting" themed anthology of poems is written by various authors. The anthologies in this series are updated and revised versions of previously published titles, each with several brand new poems in them. There's an...

This "disgusting" themed anthology of poems is written by various authors. The anthologies in this series are updated and revised versions of previously published titles, each with several brand new poems in them. There's an...

Within the pages of Allie Esiri's gorgeous poetry collection, A Poem for Every Winter Day, you will find verse that will transport you to sparkling winter scenes, taking you from Christmas, to New Years Eve and the joys of Valentines Day. The poems are...

Celebrate the wonders of science, identity and the natural world with this collection of more than 100 poems by the acclaimed poet John Agard, author of Half-Caste. Jam-packed with beautiful interior illustrations, this anthology is perfect for budding...

POETRY PIE is a brilliant collection of poems for children by Roger McGough.There are over 50 poems in this hugely enjoyable poetry collection with themes ranging from food and animals to school and ghouls. As always, Roger McGough's poems are full of...

Do you like peanut butter and popcorn? Would you like to find a friend, or give yourself a fright? See what happens when you live next door to a Viking - and read about the boy who ate his school! This is an inventive and funny new collection from a...

Discover the weird and wonderful world of martians, woolly saucepans and centrally heated knickers in 100 poems about science and technology from the delightfully irreverent, Michael Rosen.Poems and science in one hilarious collection from the inimitable...

A fantastic book of really great poems for Years 3,4,5 and 6. It contains poems which cover every form and theme of the Literacy Strategy, an index of poem types, advice for writing poems, advice for reading poems, lots of poetry activities and some...

The tensions brought about by differences of race and culture are at the heart of this powerful and entertaining collection by one of Britain's most exciting and original poets and performers. John Agard, winner of the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry,...

From forgotten jellybeans to sparking daydreams, Alex's poems, written for primary school age children, are both funny and thoughtful, and aim to spark familiarity and inclusion. And the illustrations from Katy Riddell will focus on the fun and dreamlike...

'Matt Goodfellow is a fresh voice on the children's poetry scene.' (Pie Corbett) What if cats had flavoured fur or if you swallowed the sun? What if you were a special kind of badger or if you found a map to the stars? And what if your home was split...

"Spectacular ... you can almost smell the surf between the pages." The Times"Five stars - if you take only one picture book away this summer, make it this." The TelegraphFrom Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the multi award-winning team behind Tiny and...

Kings and Queens by Eleanor and Herbert Farjeon is a highly entertaining collection of poems about all forty-one English Kings and Queens since William I. Reissued in Puffin Poetry Kings and Queens is an authentic classic that has delighted young readers...

Rediscover the delight and innocence of childhood in these classic poems from celebrated author, Robert Louis Stevenson. From make-believe to climbing trees, bedtime stories to morning play and favourite cousins to beloved mothers.Here is a very special...

Learn English with Revolting Rhymes! A Penguin Readers book. Discover fifteen famous Roald Dahl adventures, adapted for learners of English aged 7+. Can you read them all?Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign...