Verse, rhymes and wordplay Books

'The Baby's Opera - A Book of Old Rhymes with New Dresses' was originally published in 1877. It contains the music for many English nursery songs, and is one of Crane's best known 'toy books'. The work is accompanied throughout by a series of dazzling...

This story, 'The Three Jovial Huntsmen', was originally published in 1880 as one of Randolph Caldecott's sixteen 'Picture Books'. These were published in pairs each Christmas from 1877 until Caldecott's death in 1886. Randolph Caldecott (1846 - 1886) was...

This story, 'The Diverting History Of John Gilpin', was one of the first two books illustrated by Caldecott and was originally published in 1878. Written by William Cowper (1731 - 1800), the comic ballad tells the tale of a draper named John Gilpin, who...

This well known children's nursery rhyme, 'Sing A Song For Sixpence - with Randolph Caldecott illustrations', was originally published in 1880 as part of Caldecott's 'Picture Books' series. These were published in pairs, every year, from 1878 until his...

This story, 'An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog', was originally published in 1879 as one of Randolph Caldecott's sixteen 'Picture Books'. These were published in pairs each Christmas from 1877 until Caldecott's death in 1886. Randolph Caldecott (1846 -...

This story, 'Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross', was originally published in 1884 as one of Randolph Caldecott's sixteen 'Picture Books'. These were published in pairs each Christmas from 1877 until Caldecott's death in 1886. Randolph Caldecott (1846 -...

This story, 'Come Lasses And Lads', was originally published in 1884 as one of Randolph Caldecott's sixteen 'Picture Books'. These were published in pairs each Christmas from 1877 until Caldecott's death in 1886. Randolph Caldecott (1846 - 1886) was one...

This children's story, 'The Farmers Boy ', was originally published in 1881 as part of Caldecott's 'Picture Books' series. These were published in pairs, every year, from 1878 until his death in 1886.Randolph Caldecott was one of the most important...

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About the BookBAL-GEETO is a compilation of vintage Gujarati poems that most Gujarati speaking children have grown up listening to, from their moms and grand moms.BAL-GEETO is specifically designed to entertain all readers who are seeking a connection...

Baby’s First Aesop's Fables features 22 famous fables. Black and white illustrations are essential as a newborn’s retina can only distinguish between light and dark contrasts. Research shows that black and white images promote optic nerve...

Mouse Tails and Other Short Bedtime Stories for Children contains seventy-five heartwarming short stories that rhyme and entertain children of all ages. Each story has beautiful artwork to engage children and to spark their imagination. In these stories,...

"Old Santeclaus with much delightHis reindeer drives this frosty night,O'r chimney tops, and tracts of snow,To bring his yearly gifts to you."-Anonymous, Old Santeclaus with Much Delight (1821)Old Santeclaus with Much Delight (1821) is a short,...

The nursery rhyme characters in the magical town of Fable have one job, and that's to rhyme. But when the town loses its license to rhyme, Little Miss Muffet must team up with Spider to fix the problem. Will their solution save the day--or cause even...

I Love Winter (Gujarati edition).Winter is a fun and beautiful season to play in the snow, but Jimmy the little bunny was not prepared for the cold weather. Once he learns how to keep himself warm, he can finally enjoy spending time outside with his...

A bilingual singable book with a traditional nursery rhyme retold and reimagined. Sing along in English or Mandarin with Pinyin. Easy-to-follow colored keys guide enables children to play the song on the piano.Join two brave girls as they build a plane...

"Scarabocchi di parole" contiene favole e filastrocche illustrate. Ognuna di loro ha una morale che comunica con la sfera emotiva del bambino: essa diventa così unveicolo di trasmissione che porta a far abbracciare al bambino concetti quali forza e...

My Favorite Season is Spring is a beautifully illustrated picture book which every child will love. Through rhythm and rhyme, take a fun and exciting journey with little Susie as she describes her favorite season. She finds so many fun things to do and...

Explore the colorful world around you with the Little White Fish in this interactive children's book. See how exciting the world is when living in color. Rhyming and a great interactive teaching tool.

It's right before Purim, the happiest Jewish holiday, but Mordy the hamantash is sad. Mordy feels very alone. He thinks the other pastries in the bakery ignore him because he is different. Mordy decides to change his shape. Did Mordy's transformation...

If you like reading a mix of different rhymes, then you are in luckThere are rhymes about animals, painting and much more in this bookYou can have a go at writing your own rhymes, I have put some tips to help youSoon you will be writing your own special...

Will and his twin sister really want to win first prize at the 4-H club fair. But they never dream their green thumbs will produce a plant that never stops growing! What is it? Find out for yourself in this deliciously funny rhyming story!FROM...

A new generation of nursery rhymes celebrating modern morals. Words are powerful tools, they can teach and they can heal. Lessons learned in stories can change the way we feel. Sometimes we feel different, nervous, or like fools, But...

Get lost in the adventures of Hairy Back Jack and the Three Little Hairs. A rhyming, humorous, whimsical story about a man who is struggling to be a better person. Throughout his journey, Hairy Back Jack learns a very important life lesson - it is always...

Book 1: Polly Polar Bear Plays BaseballDo you wish your kids could love sports as much as you do? Do you want to set them out on the right foot?Children who read, and have books read to them are much more likely to expand their worldview, and get a huge...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

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Critter Clatter: Rhymes and Chatter by author Carol Schaefer is a collection of poems and verses to entertain children and the adults who read with them. It is a fun-filled book of rhymes that will quickly catch and inspire a...

REDISCOVER childhood in this vast collection of illuminating stories that are reminiscent of classical rhymes and tales. The second part to Timeless Tales, Nursery Rhymes and Poems, shares in adventures we partook as children and introduces new and...

      "She brushed her false teeth, in a smooth stroke        And put her clean choppers, in water to soak..."This delightful rhyming book is perfect for any child or - adult - who enjoys a...

Hickory Dickory Dock - A Counting Rhyme, takes the traditional nursery rhyme and uses it to learn counting.Each page tells the time (one o'clock, two o'clock etc), and includes 'hidden' objects that rhyme with the number (the list is included at the end).

Getting through the week can be quite the adventure. Sometimes it can even make you a little BANANAS!Meet Murphy, a BOXER puppy who is eager to enjoy every day to the fullest. From the Monday BLUES to THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY!Follow Murphy as she navigates...

<p><em><b>Join Napoleon Hummingbird on a journey of self-discovery and overcoming fears in this heartwarming first book in the series. &nbsp;As fear threatens to hold him back, young Napoleon must leave his comfortable nest and face...

Big Cheese has mysteriously been born at a cheese factory, and quickly realizes that everyone in the world is trying to eat him. Big Cheese's adventures will take us to many locations, exploring the world and making new friends as he avoids being others'...

Grace and Ollie are inseparable friends who reside in a magical land adorned with stunning flowers, shimmering ponds, and lush forests. One enchanting day, they embark on an exciting game of hide-and-seek. Grace soon discovers that her dragon companion,...

Rocco the Rock Star: A True Story in RhymeDive into the enchanting world of "Rocco the Rock Star," a beautifully illustrated bedtime story perfect for toddlers and beloved by adults. This true story, woven in gentle rhyme, follows Rocco on his journey...

This is an omnibus edition of the three Johnny Crow books: Johnny Crow's Garden, Johnny Crow's Party and Johnny Crow's New Garden. These delightful stories enchant their readers and listeners with easy-to-learn rhymes and gorgeous pictures. Small...