Childrens Verse and Poetry

A collection of Christmas stories for families.

Presents a collection of nearly one hundred nursery rhymes, including "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and other familiar poems, as well as "Mary had a Pretty Bird" and other less familiar ones.

When I am grown to man's estate. I shall be very proud and great. And tell the other girls and boys. Not to meddle with my toys. Thus reads the whimsical, "Looking Forward," of this delightful collection. From the sweetness of "Land of Nod," to the imaginative dreams of "Pirate Story" and "Travels," Robert Louis Stevenson's beloved poems celebrate childhood in all its simplicity and joy. Originall...

Includes original songs written and performed by the author.

20 traditional and soothing songs and lullabies to send baby to dreamland. Now available on CD for the first time.

Audiobook about the plot discovered under the waves to steal the Sea horse of her tail. This lighthearted poetry book is fully characterized by John Edgar and accompanied by music by Dave Stephen and Gareth Hughes. Ideal for learning about the names of fishes in a funny and rhythmic format.

This CD contains 37 rhymes from the Playtime Rhymes book. Learning with fun. Read by Angela Dijksman and Heather Chivers.

Features poems about Macavity, Old Deuteronomy, Mr Mistoffelees and many other cats.

An active approach to Shakespeare in the classroom.

A recording that consists of a collection of the children's poems of Ted Hughes.

With music, sound effects and all the expertise of the BBC, these traditional nursery rhymes are brought magically to life. Includes Aladdin, Puss in Boots, Cinderella and Dick Whittington. Publisher:

A well-established and respected series with titles in the original Middle English.

First published in 1952, Herbert and Eleanor Farjeon's Kings and Queens has attained the status of a children's classic. The charming poems, each one dedicated to a different king or queen, tell the story of the 41 English monarchs from William I to Elizabeth II in a humorous and charming way that has delighted generations of children.

This cassette of 13 Edward Lear rhymes includes: "The Owl and the Pussycat", "The Jumblies", "The Dong with the Luminous Nose" and "The Quangle Wangle's Hat". The rhymes appear in their complete and unabridged form.

A collection of bright, cheerful and upbeat rhymes, simple rhythmic clapping games and gentle lullabies set to an original score featuring musical influences and instruments from all over the world. It features songs such as: "The Wheels on the Bus Go Round the World"; "One Potato"; "Hey Diddle Diddle"; "Eeenie Meenie Mackeracka"; and, more.

A fun collection of all-time favourite pre-school playgroup songs, including "The Wheels On The Bus", "Down at the Station, Early in the Morning", "Row Row Row your Boat", "The Big Ship Sails on the Alley Alley Oh", "London Bridge is Falling Down", "Jack and Jill", "Hickory Dickory Dock", "I'm a Little Teapot", "Polly Put the Kettle On", and more.

Suitable for ages 4-8, this is a recording of Barry's best loved songs about school that feature a musical accompaniment with fiddle, mandolin, clarinet and guitar. It also includes Barry's classic 1975 song, "I've Got a Teacher" and "She's So Mean", with an approximate running time of 35 minutes.

This anthology brings together a selection of best-loved children's poems.

With music and sound effects, this is a delightful collection of teddy bear tales and rhymes. Publisher:

Collection of poems selected by Michael Morpurgo. 4 CDs, running time: 300 mins. ** Also appeared in May 2010 "Buyer's Notes" **

A traditional collection of animal rhymes and songs to join in with and sing along with, accompanied by lively music and real animal sounds. Publisher:

This funny and nostalgic collection of cautionary verses read by Rosalind Ayres and Martin Jarvis includes the one on Matilda who told such dreadful lies, Rebecca who slammed doors for fun and Jim who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion. Publisher:

This collection brings together the most beloved children's poems. Poems such as "The Owl and the Pussycat" to "Us Two" and "Chocolate Cake" should amuse and delight children and adults alike. The collection includes the modern and the classics, from A.A. Milne to Pam Ayres.

Have you ever encountered an underwater marching band, a pig in a bathing suit, a pet orangutan, or a witch in a hardware store? Have you ever sat with a skunk in a courtroom, shopped for a dinosaur, or conversed with a Bupple, a Wosstrus, a Violinnet, or a Celloon? You will have, once you've read this exuberant collaboration from Jack Prelutsky and his "partner in crime"* James Stevenson. The "...

A selection of songs, nursery rhymes, stories, puzzles and tongue-twisters performed by Sophie Aldred and Richard Mitchley.

Dylan Thomas' reading on this recording elevated A Child's Christmas in Wales from casually dismissed prose, written by a poet to keep the wolf from the door, to new genre, of literature to be performed.