Verse, rhymes and wordplay Books

There are many versions of "Mother Goose", collecting a wide variety of nursery rhymes, some very familiar, others now largely forgotten. The original Volland Edition of 1915, sumptuously illustrated by Frederick Richardson, included a full colour page...

Embark on a heartwarming journey with adorable farmyard animals as they eagerly attend school, learn valuable lessons, and forge lasting friendships. This enchanting picture book blends captivating rhymes and vibrant illustrations, inspiring early...

A delightful collection of fun-filled pictures and poems imagined and created just for kids.Each character is identified as "ME", drawing kids into a world filled with adorable "friends" and playful situations.The poetry and artwork are whimsical and...

Florilegium Poeticum is a collection of elegiac extracts from the works of the ancient Roman poets Ovid and Tibullus. Compiled and edited by Ovid, this book presents a selection of the most beautiful and poignant poems from these two masters of Latin...

Mario y su plan estrafalario cuenta la historia de un chico que quiere entablar amistad con una compañera de escuela pero no sabe cómo hacerlo. Para ello, necesita un plan... ¡y es un plan estrafalario!Este es un cuento conmovedor con rimas sorprendentes...

"HOORAY, WE'RE 10!!******************************************"One" woke up feeling down one day,He knew he wasn't special in any way. His friends the big numbers each had a job,And Zero below him was a do-nothing slob.***A...

A collection of five light-hearted rhyming stories, that explore themes of kindness and friendship, whilst also encouraging children to understand good behaviour and to believe in themselves. Children will learn about 'Miss Quack-Quack' and her honest...

Homeri Odysseae Carmina est liber qui continet Odysseam, poema epici Graecorum antiquorum, quod auctore Homero scriptum est. Editio huius libri a Joanne Van Leeuwen anno MDCCCXCVII publicata est. In hoc libro, legentes sequuntur viam Odyssei, heroi...

Where do lost socks go?Don’t ask us, we do not know!Turn the pages, they will show,all the places lost socks might go.A rhyming picture book for 2-5 year olds, written by Will Wall and illustrated by Emily Grace.

'In The Dark Dark Woods' is a Maori-English retelling of the classic children's rhyme.It emphasises repetition to encourage the audience to join in and anticipate what's coming.

Fall in love with Lake Michigan's up north lifestyle through the eyes of children. Jill and Jake spend a jam-packed day together spotting eagles, hunting for Petoskey stones, paddling kayaks, and watching meteors. From painting rocks to ice...

Embark on a captivating journey with Jacob Sheep: Do You Have A Little Lamb? This charming beginner reader showcases real photos of rare spotted Jacob sheep from the historic O'Keefe Ranch in British Columbia, Canada. Inspired by the classic...

14 Ridiculous Tales of Sage Silliness is a compendium of fourteen rhyming stories of Cyborgs, Vikings, Pirates, Puppeteers, Dragons, Politicians, a Queen, an Umbrella Salesman, a Baseball Player, and a Toothless Has-been Super Hero. Each short lyrical...

This collection of nursery rhymes and poems is perfect for parents to share with their young children. Lady Strachey has put together a charming selection of verses that will delight and entertain little ones.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This classic collection of nursery songs is perfect for parents and caregivers looking for wholesome, educational music to share with young children. Featuring beloved tunes such as 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' and 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star', as well as...

The Bear & Bee Bedtime Rhymes is a lyrical tale of two unlikely characters who become friends and build a life together. Across the Pollen Sea, on the island of Bearberia, a bear destroys a bee hive in hopes of finding honey. The...

2020 taught us humans that we need more hope and to accept that things will always change. Growing up is confusing, challenging, often awkward, and even painful. But it doesn't have to be! This book will remind us to choose joy moment by moment.

Written in Traditional Chinese, English, and Pinyin for families on their bilingual journey, including those who do not read or speak Chinese fluently! Introduce your child to numbers, animals, and simple phrases through playful rhymes in Chinese! From...

De Philosophici Poematis Conditione Apud Lucretium (1864) est opus auctore Hignard, Louis Henri Vincent. In hoc libro, auctor considerat conditionem carminum philosophicorum apud Lucretium, poeta Romanum saeculi primi ante Christum natum. Hignard...

Filled with classic nursery rhymes and charming illustrations, Songs and Rhymes for the Little Ones is the perfect addition to any child's library. This book is sure to keep children entertained for hours on end!This work has been selected by scholars as...

This illustrated children's book is for all parents who want their children to believe that they can achieve anything they set out to do! Inspired by a first-time father, the star of the book is a young girl named Aliya who finds her CONFIDENCE by...

Henry The Loggerhead Turtle is a poem beginning with being hatched in the Dunes of the Beaches and his brave journey to the reef.   It is filled with an adventurous, funny, creative way to intrigue and engage the young reader's interest in how this...

SPREAD THE GOODNESS! WATCH AS YOUR CHILD JOINS IN MAKING THEIR OWN "DAY OF GOODNESS" WHICH WILL CARRY THROUGHOUT EVERY DAY THEREAFTER! We all want our children to know what goodness is and as the rhyme says "how to be." Your child will learn as...

It's time to celebrate a special day! Help wish Penguin and all your animal friends a Happy Birthday with fun rhymes and colorful illustrations. The perfect birthday gift for any age.

This classic children's rhyme has been expanded to include other favorite characters such as Little Miss Muffet, Jack Horner-even Humpty Dumpty! Come along on Eency Weency's travels through the day.FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD...

This classic children's rhyme has been expanded to include other favorite characters such as Little Miss Muffet, Jack Horner-even Humpty Dumpty! Come along on Eency Weency's travels through the day.FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD...

In this collection of over three hundred fables, Aesop masterfully unravels the morals behind every action in human nature. Included are the favouries "The Shepherd-Boy and the Wolf," "The Tortoise and the Hare," and "The Dog and the Shadow." These...

Time to increase your rhyming skills! Develop and strengthen the early reading skill of rhyming with food and animals.Decide if the words rhyme or do not rhyme.You'll see detailed, bright pictures that are fun and engaging as you sharpen your rhyming...

This collection of 14 rhymes has been created with the goal of not only giving children pleasure in reading, but also encouraging them to discuss the content of the poems, which will stimulate the children's imagination and lead to the enrichment of...

In Santa Does the Six-Step, Old Santa shows up at the church Christmas party to help the little ones with their Christmas wishes and ends up kicking up his own heels a little more than he planned. 

Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality editions, using the...

""The World Before The Flood: A Sacred Poem, In Eleven Parts"" is a book written by William Cruickshanks and published in 1843. The book is a long narrative poem that tells the story of the world before the biblical flood. The poem is divided into eleven...

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...

This charming collection of rhymes for children offers a delightful glimpse into the world of Victorian children's literature. Compiled by the enigmatic 'Aunt Effie', and illustrated by Jessie Margaret Edmondston Saxby, this book offers a range of...

This book is a delightful collection of classic British nursery rhymes and old jingles. It includes favorites like 'Little Jack Horner,' 'Jack and Jill,' and 'Mary Had a Little Lamb,' as well as lesser-known gems that will delight both children and...

I always loved hearing nursery rhymes when I was a young girl and one of my favorites was Wee Willie Winkie. I had 3 dogs named Willie, Ozzie and JC and thought about turning the rhyme around a bit using them in my story. So Wee Willie...

Teach Your Kids To Brush Their Teeth's*********************************************Bacteria Joe came to check my teeth last night,He smelled leftover chocolate, what a delight!When he started to dig in my tooth I felt pain,Now I won't forget...

"You forgot the mail?!?!" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that...

A Fun Safety Rhyme for Young ReadersDid you know that children are safer riding the yellow school bus than in their parent’s vehicle?Climb aboard and hear Giggly Bear and his friends teach kids valuable lessons on how to ride the school bus safely...

A Rescue Ranch Christmas is Book #17 in the Rescue Ranch Children's Book Series. This Series is a continuous rhyming adventure that is broken into separate books. In Book #17 all the characters from Books 1 through Book 16 are named and included in this...

'Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales' is a collection of classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes, penned by the legendary (and only some claim imaginary), 'Mother Goose.' They have inspired many folklorists and illustrators (including Charles...

Mother Goose - The Old Nursery Rhymes is a collection of fairy tales and nursery rhymes, penned by the legendary (and only some claim imaginary), 'Mother Goose.' They have inspired many folklorists and illustrators (including Arthur Rackham, Jessie...

Join Luca on his journey to find out where the food on his dinner plate comes from. A trip to Nan's farm teaches him that food is not made at the supermarket. Luca learns that potatoes grow underground, tomatoes hang from vines and peas grow in pods. Nan...

ALLE MEINE TÄUBCHEN, ALL MY PIGEONS is the second book in the series Alle Meine LIebsten; which are the reimagined classics of Alle Meine Entchen. Written and illustrated by Australian Artist and Author Monica Batiste. Each book includes the...

My Splendid Manners motivates children to have good table etiquette. The sound pattern in this rhyming book allows your child to guess what will come next in the story. It helps build listening and thinking skills. It also encourages courteous behavior...