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Submerged: Magical Tales by Kiwi Kids, a collection of poems and stories by New Zealand children - being published in October by New Zealand Post - features more than 50 talented young writers aged between 5 and 12 from across the country; from Culverden to Waipukurau, from Kamo to Tirau to Whangaparaoa and Hawera. Winners were selected from stories entered into the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards story competition. The published works selected by a panel of New Zealand authors - include pieces by Taupo's Bixley sisters (Mi... read more

Brought out to help her publisher when they were in financial difficulties, this collection of rhymes and drawings was developed over a number of years.

This old man he played one. He played nick nack on my drum. With a nick nack paddy whack, Give a dog a bone. This old man came rolling home.
This Old Man is a large format die cut board book. Here, Wendy Straw (illustrator of the popular Wendy Straw nursery rhyme series) brings the action rhyme beautifully to life with her gorgeous illustrations.

Cats! Some are sane, some are mad and some are good and some are bad. Meet magical Mr Mistoffelees, sleepy Old Deuteronomy and curious Rum Tum Tugger. But you'll be lucky to meet Macavity because Macavity's not there! In 1925, T.S. Eliot became co-director of Faber and Faber, who remain his publishers to this day. Throughout the 1930s he composed the now famous poems about Macavity, Old Deuteronomy, Mr Mistoffelees and many other cats, under the name of 'Old Possum'. In 1981, Eliot's poems were set to music by Andrew Lloyd Webber a... read more

"It's lovely rice pudding for dinner again!"Milne's poetry effortlessly transports the reader into a child's mind, with its wonders, tantrums and frustration at adults who seriously think rice pudding is appealing. Readers will remember these poems from their own childhood, and want to pass them on to the next generation. When We Were Very Young also features the very first appearance in print of Winnie-the-Pooh, in a delightful verse exploring the tribulations of stoutness for a philosophical teddy bear. First published 1924. C... read more

The Puffin Book of Modern Children's Verse is the definitive collection of modern children's poetry of our time. Enchanting, funny, exciting and poignant, there is every kind of poem for every kind mood. Discover the very best of children's poetry from the greats of the poetry world including, Allan Ahlberg, W. H. Auden, Charles Causley, Roald Dahl, T. S. Eliot, Thomas Hardy, Ted Hughes, Rudyard Kipling, Philip Larkin, Laurie Lee, Roger McGough, Spike Milligan, A. A. Milne, Wilfred Owen, Brian Patten, Sylvia Plath, Michael Rosen, I... read more

A poetry collection to tickle your funny bone, Something Big Has Been Here features more than 100 original poems and black-and-white drawings from the best-selling team of Jack Prelutsky and James Stevenson. Here are four ferocious tigers, a meat loaf that defies an ax, five flying hot dogs-and many, many more people, animals, and things that are destined to become a part of the lives of everyone who loves to laugh.

A beautifully designed nursery rhyme collection to share with your baby.

This anthology brings together a selection of poetry for children. From Dennis Glover to Laura Ranger, 100 New Zealand Poems for Children samples some of the best poetry New Zealand has to offer. Covering such themes as animals, bikes, families, spirituality and the weather, this collection is enhanced by the delightful illustrations of David Elliot. Hardback

Six of the best-known nursery tales, retold with some surprising and inventive twists. Read these hilarious rhyming tales about Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks, Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs, then listen to them on the accompanying audio-CD. Read by Alan Cumming. Unabridged.

A collection of classic Michael Rosen poems, illustrated throughout by legendary illustrator Quentin Blake. Includes an audio-CD with all the poems read by Michael Rosen himself. 'Don't put confetti on the spaghettiAnd don't squash peas on your kneesDon't put ants in your pantsDon't put mustard in the custard' Writer and broadcaster Michael Rosen breaks down barriers with his poems for children, creating an infectious informality andirreverence that captures the very funny (and sometimes sad) moments of family life. Acclaimed a... read more

This is a beautifully illustrated anthology of Spike Milligan’s imaginative and hilarious stories for children. It includes such delightful poems and stories as ââÂÂÃ... read more

With over 250 nursery rhymes, including both well-known favourites and hidden gems, this collection has something for every child. Beautiful illustrated throughout by Raymond Briggs, the much-loved creator of the "Snowman", this revised edition of a famous classic first won the Kate Greenaway in 1966 and is now available again for a whole new generation.

The arrival of a new poetry collection from one of Britain's greatest children's poets Michael Rosen is always cause for great excitement - and this collection promises to be one of the best. Coinciding with his laureateship and very welcome public promotion of the need for children's poetry in our education system, this brand-new collection of poetry for Puffin will delight readers young and old with Michael's famous sense of humour, wonder and pathos.

This is a fun songbook featuring the best-loved carols and a real keyboard to play them on! Children don't need to know how to read music to play these Christmas classics! The book showcases Scarry's signature adorable characters romping in wintry landscapes. It is aimed at children age 4 to 8 years old. Have yourself a merry, musical Christmas! Richard Scarry brings holiday joy to children everywhere with a songbook featuring the best-loved carols - and a real keyboard to play them on. Cheerful, holiday illustrations showcase Scar... read more

Contains a selection of rhyming stories, such as the Owl and the Pussycat, that children will want to read again and again.

A collection of beautifully illustrated traditional nursery rhymes and fairytales for children of all ages.

This beautifully illustrated anthology will introduce children to some of the best-loved poems in the English language. The selection includes gems drawn from five centuries of poetry, from Shakespeare and his contemporaries to poets writing today. With almost one hundred poems to choose from, including such favourites as 'The Lady of Shalott', 'Kubla Khan', and 'The Night Mail', and with contributions from Shelley, Blake, Walt Whitman, Lewis Carroll, Philip Larkin, and Roger McGough among many others, this is truly a collection t... read more

"The Mona Lisa's on our Fridge" is an off-the-wall collection of poems for children populated by ghosts, aliens, painters and octopuses! If you've ever wondered what flowers are about, where dreams come from, or what really happens to our rubbish when we put it out, this is the book for you. Lavishly illustrated with the authors own unique full-colour collages, this magical, surreal and outrageously funny book takes the reader into uncharted waters and provides a new perspective on the child's world. And like many a canny nursery r... read more

Mr Short was very tall. Mr Thin was fat. Mr Bald had lots of hair And Mr Dog kept cats… Glenn Colquhoun is best known for his three highly-acclaimed collections of poetry: An Explanation of Poetry to my Father,The Art of Walking Upright and Playing God. This wacky picture book is Glenn Colquhoun’s third book for children, following Uncle Glenn and Me and Uncle Glenn and Me Too. Nikki Slade Robinson’s bright, lively illustrations chase each other across every page in a unique interpretation of thi... read more