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Follow Emily the barn owl on an extraordinary journey through her life in the fields, unveiling the fascinating world of these secretive and enchanting creatures, written in rhyme and narrated by the much-loved poet, Pam Ayres. Did you ever see us, in these fields and grassy places? Sensed our...

Twelve-year-old Nyla's dad died when she was four, or that's what she's been told. So when Grandma Farida insists she saw him in the local supermarket, Nyla wonders if Grandma is simply "time travelling" again - the phrase she uses when Grandma forgets. But Grandma is Nyla's best friend and when she asks Nyla to find her dad and bring him home, Nyla decides to make a brand new promise to her Grandma: to find him. As Nyla turns detective and sets out on a journey through her family's past, she also hopes that uncovering important stories will help her understand who she is.

Ever been tempted to pretend you were someone exotic, someone adventurous, someone different? Set in Ireland, England and Australia, this is the funny and heart-warming story of two people whose lives are about to turn upside down and inside out. Eva is off to Australia on a break from her job in a Dublin delicatessen, hoping to forget a fizzled romance and find inspiration for a new career. Joseph is taking a holiday from his stressful London job. Each is on a search for some answers about life.

A Marginalian Editions rediscovery, by the author of Goodnight Moon: Margaret Wise Brown's little-known, deeply moving modern fable about love and loss. In 1948, a year after Margaret Wise Brown had enriched the world of children's literature with Goodnight Moon, the love of her life fell...

Four funny tales and a poem for very young children who love dogs. See their eyes light up and hear them giggle! You might well giggle yourself! The stories are gentle and happy. The companion book to 'Cat-apult' for children who adore cats.

Billie Jo has a great deal to forgive: her father for causing the accident that killed her mother; her mother for leaving when Billie Jo needed her most; and herself for being the cause of her own sorrow. Daddy's too wrung out to help her, and there's no one else to care. So at fourteen, Billie...

Six-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Bryan Collier brings this classic, inspirational poem to life, written by poet Useni Eugene Perkins. Hey black child, Do you know who you are? Who really are?Do you know you can be What you want to be If you try to...

37 familiar rhymes, songs and games, ranging from the traditional Ring-a-ring o' Roses to Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear from the original book Playtime Rhymes...

Discover the secret agenda of The Walrus and the Carpenter as they stroll along the beach enticing and exciting the young oysters to follow them. This is a classic morality tale written by Lewis Carroll told as a children’s poem. And, it explores movements and causes, great and small, leaders and followers, and the risks of following leaders blindly.

Cap the narrator makes a deal with his pal Sam McGee that he will cremate him when he dies. Now the problem is where to do this deed in the frozen Yukon.

Bestselling picture book title on tape, with music! Plop! goes the drip that drops from the cup. Duck looks down and Duck looks up. ‘A leak in the roof, oh! What bad luck. This is a job for FIX-IT DUCK.’ So begins the hilarious new adventure of Duck and his friends Sheep, Goat and Frog. Duck...

A stunning tale of mystery and suspense, from the bestselling author of THE STORM WHALE and GRANDAD’S ISLAND, read by Peter Capaldi. “I know when the Grotlyn’s been Slipping through your house unseen…” What is the mysterious Grotlyn? What sort of creature could it be, scuttling across...

Step into the world of whimsical absurdity with Edward Lear’s A Book of Nonsense, a delightful collection of limericks and playful rhymes that have enchanted readers and listeners for generations. Narrated with warmth and charm by Gail Wholey, this audiobook brings Lear’s quirky characters and nonsensical humor to life, making it a joy for both children and adults alike. From the Owl and the Pussycat to the Jumblies, each poem is filled with amusing wordplay, imaginative creatures, and a delightful disregard for logic.

Learn all of the classic nursery rhymes with this adorable book from the My First Books Collection! Young listeners will enjoy Humpty Dumpty; Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star; This Little Pig Went to the Market; Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?; and Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake. Rhyming words will encourage early literacy skills.

An audio version of the Animal Lullabies book with each lullaby read or sung to music.

All children love this traditional rhyme, and singing along will help to develop number skills.

"Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size, But there are no underpants in space, so here's a big surprise...." This zany, hilarious story, read by Rik Mayall, is a madcap, rhyming tale by award-winning author Claire Freedman, and is sure to enchant and amuse the whole family! Perfect for...

Tweedle Dee and brother Dum recited a bit of Wonderlandic poetry. Nonsensical? Yes, but this is a brilliant sample of the world Alice found herself. If there is a moral to this delightful poem it may be that it is not wise to be an oyster. On second thought, perhaps there is no discernible moral - just smile worthy fun.

Prepare to soar to faraway lands in this heartwarming tale of adventure and the power of family and finding our flock, from award-winning author Rob Biddulph. Swoop, soar and see the world in this epic migrating story all about one flock of geese and one very big journey. When Pip’s family fly...

Give your toddlers a challenge with "Reverse Alphabet with Rhymes: Critical Thinking for Toddlers." This book offering an engaging twist to traditional alphabet learning. Dive into the world of letters in reverse, accompanied by delightful rhymes, to unlock a host of benefits for your little one. Why should you choose this book? Firstly, it goes beyond the ABCs, boosting your child's cognitive skills. Learning the alphabet backward creates a new and exciting challenge, stimulating their memory, problem-solving, and analytical abilities in a playful and enjoyable way.