Poetry & Nursery Rhymes

A collection of four fantastic stories from the best-selling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler....

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good....

Packed full of magic and adventure, this is a collection of seven fantastic stories from the creators of the best-selling What the Ladybird Heard series....

Read by Josie Lawrence, Room on the Broom is a very funny story of quick wits and friendship from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This audiobok edition also includes a song and a read-along track....

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood. But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist...does he? Find out....

A very clever, funny story from the author of the prize-winning The Gruffalo. Maybe butterfly can help little monkey find his mum....

George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-size clothes, he decides it's time for a new look....

One tiny snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of a whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins....

Captivatingly read, calling to forest, field, riverbank, ocean and also to the heart, these 'spells' summon back what is often lost from sight and care....

The breathtakingly beautiful story of one little girl and her five paper dolls....

In Dirty Beasts we meet a ghastly menagerie of wonderfully comic animals that can only have been invented by Roald Dahl.... 

Tempted by the promise of fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins a circus. The crowds love her, but the poor mermaid is kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of her ocean home....

Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own.... 

From the New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, the dynamic prequel to his Newbery Award-winning novel in verse, The Crossover....

When Crab finds a new shell, he doesn’t want to share it with anyone - especially not a blobby purple anemone and a tickly bristleworm. But life in the rock pool proves tougher than Crab thinks and he soon finds he needs his new housemates....

A laugh-out-loud pirate adventure, perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime - or any time at all....

A Poem for Every Day of the Year is a magnificent collection of 366 poems compiled by Allie Esiri, one to share on every day of the year....

A selection of your child’s favorite nursery rhymes, brought to life depicting children of all races....

Poppy the fairy wishes she could fly as high as all of her friends, but there's just one thing—her wings are very small! When Poppy spots a lost gnome far from his glade, she is determined to use her wings and get him to safety....

Inspired by the work of the world's number one storyteller, this audiobook is a guide to growing up the Roald Dahl way; a celebration of all the tremendous things children have in store—from adventure to inventions, chocolate cakes to rhino poo....

In this popular collection, actors Andrew Branch and Anne Rosenfeld perform over 50 fantastic nursery rhymes, from familiar favourites to lesser-known gems, speaking the rhymes aloud and chatting about their meanings....

Night Monkey and Day Monkey's worlds are as different as … night and day! What one fears, the other loves, what one understands only confuses the other....

The Lost Words stands against the disappearance of wild childhood.... 

This entertaining downloadable audiobook collection from Ladybird contains 29 of the best-loved nursery rhymes and songs....

According to Frog...Cats sit on gnats, Dogs sit on logs, Raccoons sit on macaroons, Armadillos sit on pillows and Chicks sit on bricks. But wait! Cat doesn't like sitting on gnats.... 

Show a child just how strong your love is every minute of the day! This is audiobook is a sweet offering and an ideal gift for baby showers, birthdays, and new parents. The sun rises, and a bear and cub begin their day together. They splash in the water, climb mountains, watch the colorful lights in the shimmering sky, and play with friends. They show their love for each other by touching noses, chasing each other, and, of course, hugging and snuggling before bed. A sweet, gentle rhyme, perfect for sharing with a special little one, making this heartwarming audiobook an ideal gift.

The Goops are back with their sloppy manners, rudeness, and general all-around naughtiness, setting an example of how not to behave, much to the endless delight of children of all ages. First published in 1903, this second of the well-known Goop books contains many of the funniest and most original of Burgess' famous rhymes. With dozens of verses on everything from loyalty to the etiquette of eating soup, there is something here for everyone to enjoy.

Join Penelope as she floats through her dreams filled with beautiful colors, birds, ants, and bees. 

As children all over the world get ready for bed, the moon watches over them. The moon knows that when we sleep, we dream. And when we dream, we imagine what is possible and what the world can be. With poetic prose, Goodnight Racism delivers important messages about antiracism, justice, and equality in an easy-to-listen format that empowers listeners both big and small. Goodnight Racism gives children the language to dream of a better world and is the perfect audiobook to add to their social justice toolkit.

Inspired by the work of the world's number one storyteller, this audiobook is a guide to growing up the Roald Dahl way; a celebration of all the tremendous things children have in store—from adventure to inventions, chocolate cakes to rhino poo. Along with a reminder that the very best grown-ups are those who hold on tight to the chiddler inside.

Being a Baby Busy Bee is fun! But what do you do when there is work to be done? Get this book and learn how to have fun and work as a team. 

Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she struggles to belong. But most of the time that's okay, because she enjoys helping her parents care for the many injured animals at their veterinary clinic. Then Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature, moves to town, and aspiring writer Oriol finds herself opening up. As she begins to create a world of words for herself, Oriol learns it will take courage to stay true to herself and do what she thinks is right, even if it means keeping secrets from those she loves.

A dazzling collection of over sixty poems, Follow That Word delivers John Agard's musings on people and places from the modern and historical world; this wonderful collection that can be rediscovered over and over again. These poems truly come to life for all children, and this collection belongs on every bookshelf.

In Solomon Learns Math, Solomon is having a hard time learning math in school, so his family chips in and helps him learn basic math through real-world application.

In Solomon Learns About Money, Solomon's dad introduces him to the very basics of making money and begins his financial literacy journey by encouraging him to save and invest.

Poppy the fairy wishes she could fly as high as all of her friends, but there's just one thing—her wings are very small! When Poppy spots a lost gnome far from his glade, she is determined to use her wings and get him to safety. But can this little fairy fly to the rescue and still get back home before bedtime? Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, this enchanting, heartwarming tale is perfect for little listener everywhere and will help them settle down for bed.

This book contains five bedtime stories about wonderful animals and their journeys and the adventures in their lives. "The Mystic Dragons" is about a lost little dragon that lives in the rainforest. "Mighty Oak and Little Willow" is about two little trees going through the seasons. "Ky the Butterfly" is about a little caterpillar that wishes he could become a butterfly. "Tucker the Mighty Tracker" is about a puppy's passion for tracking, and a judgmental friend who soon realizes he is her hero. "Tucker and His New BFF" is about a little lost puppy and a new friend that rescues him.

I just can’t sleep! We have all said those words to ourselves in the past or have heard them from loved ones as we try to calm down and settle into a relaxing slumber. This story tells the tale of an exhausted mother who helps her tired child to get to sleep. As the child's mind spins and whirls, her imagination takes to the skies with a space launch and some miraculous sheep!

The roar of a waterfall, the chirp of insects|the thump of a heartbeat—sound is all around us! Rhyming text presents four children in different parts of the world who encounter all sorts of sounds.

Storytime Rhyme will take your children on a magical adventure with its collection of original rhymes. Visit places full of magic and wonder which have never been seen before, where fairies, unicorns, dragons, and dinosaurs roam, and lots more. Mommy and daddy can sing along with the alphabet song, or join the dancing fun in the Jiggle jump dance. A special message from Santa and the Easter bunny. Meet Dotty, the big, pink, long-necked dinosaur, and Dazzler, the big, purple, singing dragon. Every rhyme is a little tale to share with the little ones, morning, noon, or night.