Showing titles in Poetry & Nursery Rhymes

Bloomsbury presents One by Sarah Crossan, read by Jillian Yetter. _______________ 'Broke my heart and mended it' – Cecilia Ahern 'It will shake up preconceptions and move readers to tears' – Sunday Times Book of the Week 'Truly remarkable' – Irish Times _______________ WINNER OF THE YA...

The basis for the musical phenomenon 'Cats', this collection of 14 inviting rhymes – the mixture of the real and the impossible, the familiar and the fantastic – make for a set of poems that no child or adult can possibly resist. The basis for the musical phenomenon 'Cats', this collection...

A delightful, rhyming story about a little dormouse named Dandy, written and read by bestselling poet Pam Ayres, author of The Last Hedgehog and I Am Oliver the Otter. I am a dormouse, and Dandy is my name. There are many different mice, we’re not all the same . . . Written in rhyme, Pam...

Beautifully read by Jodie Whittaker, best known for her role as The Doctor in Doctor Who. A rhyming fairy tale adventure about the magic of nature from the Number One bestselling Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and Catherine Rayner, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration...

Brought to you by Ladybird. The perfect bedtime book to calm your own sleepy unicorn, even on their birthday! Full of balloons, presents and birthday fun (and a sprightly unicorn and her friends), little readers will love this calming tale before bed. It's Twinkle the unicorn's birthday and...

Odessa is a beautiful mermaid who lives in the deep, blue ocean. She has dark purple hair, green eyes, and dark skin. Her tail is silver and covered with sparkly stars, and she is the youngest one in her family. One day while on a picnic, along with her best friends Angelina and Spike, they find a shiny diamond ring on the coral reefs. Odessa comes up with a genius plan to return the diamond ring to its owner. Find out what happens next!

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...

A spellbinding story written and brought to life by Academy Award nominated star of stage and screen, Keira Knightley. Inspired by the author’s experiences as a parent, I Love You Just the Same explores themes of change, acceptance and family love. “I love you best in all the world,” you...

Mother Goose has been charming readers for centuries, and this Classic Treasury of Nursery Rhymes features many beloved poems as well as some new favorites. Sit with little Miss Muffet on her tuffet, climb the hill with Jack and Jill, and baa with the black sheep in this timeless classic. This...

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales.... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate listeners.

The jackdaw wants all his friends to come to his party, but when he calls out his invitation the animals just touch their heads. Why won't they answer? And what do their actions mean? Luckily a brown owl can help him with the puzzle! This story about friendship and sign language was created by...

Join ten adorable penguins for frost-filled fun in this charming rhyming counting adventure! Oh no! Granny Penguin isn't feeling very well so ten little penguins hatch a plan to cheer her up. Can these ten lovable penguins find gifts and bring them back to Granny so they can all play together...

Two heavy-hitters in children's literature deliver a critically acclaimed, bestselling biographical novel of cultural icon Muhammad Ali. "This utterly delightful story about Ali's childhood is a smash hit."—School Library Journal (starred review) Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay...

Brought to you by Ladybird. Poems performed by Elli Woolard, Joshua Seigal, Amina Jama, Joseph Coelho, Nadine Wild-Palmer, Caleb Femi, Sheila Norton, Matt Goodfellow, James Carter, John Rice, Sue-Hardy Dawson, Jay Hulme, Victoria Adukwei Bulley, Ben Bailey Smith, Roger Stevens, Karl Nova, Steven...

Join in the fun at the clothes shop! Hippo Has a Hat is a brilliant rhyming story from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo. A first book for toddlers who are learning to get dressed. Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all! There's chaos in the clothes...

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.

From award-winning Irish author Meg Grehan comes an accessible and beautifully crafted middle-grade novel-in-verse about Stevie, a young girl reckoning with anxiety about the many things she has yet to understand - including her feelings about her friend Chloe.

In this middle grade novel-in-verse by the Newbery Medal-winning and Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning author of The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage as 12-year-old Nick learns the power of words when he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate, Coby; and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read.

Join Rene and Glumfoot at the Café at the Edge of the Woods – this time with some unexpected visitors beneath the floorboards … When Rene hears gnawing, clawing and scratching sounds from underneath the café, she just can't ignore them. Using every skill she can muster, she lays an...

Brought to you by Puffin. Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex's first children's book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother's eyes. The book's storytelling and illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense...