Encouraging precious moments with your children
The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood,
The holly bears the crown.
O, the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ,
Sweet singing in the choir.
This festive collection of classic and brand-new poems celebrates all the best things about Christmas from the Nativity to Father Christmas, including snow, angels, reindeer, Christmas trees and, of course, Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus. Decorated in full-colour by Axel Scheffler.
A beautiful poetry collection chosen by the Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.
Carol Ann Duffy, the Poet Laureate, has chosen her favourite poems for children for this stunning collection of classic and modern verse, exquisitely illustrated by multi-award-winning illustrator Emily Gravett.
A beautifully illustrated anthology of classic poetry for children to treasure for a lifetime. This rich and varied selection includes some of the best-loved poems of the last five centuries from the likes of Shakespeare through to Shelley, Blake, and contemporary poets such as Roger McGough.
From seeing shapes in clouds to the colourful peacock, and from the silly old baboon to the sounds of the sea and the rhythm of the banjo dance, here is a wonderfully varied collection of first poems drawn together by best-selling anthologist John Foster. Children will love the mix of poems covering familiar surroundings and those that are more exotic or nonsensical which capture their imagination. A huge range of favourite poets is included, such as Edward Lear, Ogden Nash, Ted Hughes, Charles Causley, James Berry, Eleanor Farjeon, and Spike Milligan. Beautifully illustrated in colour throughout by a number of different artists, this book is a very useful resource and an ideal gift.
It’s time for some fun at the seaside!
Get ready to splash into the water, play on the sand, find some shells, listen to the waves, and squeal on the funfair rides – don’t you just love it?
This is a perfect first collection of seaside poems, delightfully illustrated by award-winning artist Nick Sharratt.
This is a lovely anthology of poems for the whole Christmas season. There are traditional carols and songs, and modern poems about children’s experiences of Christmas: food and families, presents and celebrations, and the snow and ice of winter. The collection is both reflective and joyful and includes contributions from Eleanor Farjeon, Roger McGough, Judith Nicholls, U.A. Fanthorpe and Gareth Owen, among many others. With beautiful colour illustrations throughout, this collection makes a perfect gift at Christmas.
It’s Christmas time!
Baby Jesus born in a stable, angels, robins, sparkly lights, and presents under the tree-here are poems about all that makes Christmas special, with a few surprises!
This is a perfect first collection of poems for Christmas, delightfully illustrated by award-winning artist Nick Sharratt.
The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems is a magical celebration of poetry for very young children. Featuring some of the best work from over sixty favourite poets, it is the ideal stepping stone from nursery rhymes, inviting children into the wonderful and enchanting world of poetry for the first time.
This highly accessible collection is divided into seven sections, so you can visit lots of animals, enjoy playtime, meet the family, sit down at mealtimes, read some fun and nonsense, go on outings and then curl up for bedtime. Each section is illustrated in full colour by a different illustrator whose lively and vivacious images perfectly capture the atmosphere of the poems.
With its unique mix of funny, unusual, exciting, traditional and contemporary poems, this fantastic collection is ideal for sharing at any time of the day and will soon become a firm family favourite.
A collection of poems on non-fiction themes such as food, school and seasons by some of the best poets from around the world.
An irreverent and humorous look at non-fiction topics through poetry that includes a range of poems that are old and new, familiar and fantastical, poems containing patterned and predictable language and ones with more challenging vocabulary.
A collection of poems on non-fiction themes such as food, school and seasons by some of the best poets from around the world.
An irreverent and humorous look at non-fiction topics through poetry that includes a range of poems that are old and new, familiar and fantastical, poems containing patterned and predictable language and ones with more challenging vocabulary.
A collection of poems on non-fiction themes such as food, school and seasons by some of the best poets from around the world.
An irreverent and humorous look at non-fiction topics through poetry that includes a range of poems that are old and new, familiar and fantastical, poems containing patterned and predictable language and ones with more challenging vocabulary.
A collection of six stories taken from Young Reading Series One titles “Stories of Snowmen” and “Stories of Santa”. Featuring stories of fake Father Christmases, stolen diamonds and a best-dressed Snowman competition. Perfect for cosying up with and reading aloud on cold winter nights, or for beginner readers to tackle alone. With jolly illustrations by Philip Webb.