Mies van Hout's inimitable way with animals is on vibrant display in this collection of favorite nursery rhymes and songs for young children. From the demure kitty of the title to frogs, horses, sheep, mice, and more, this is sure to be a favorite from story time to bedtime. The accompanying CD features a warm maternal voice and gentle guitar to send little ones to dreamland.

Edward Lear's beloved poem has charmed readers since it was first published in 1871. 4+ yrs.

Expands the traditional nursery rhyme about a traveling feline to reveal the adventurous cat's further voyages to France, Australia, the far north, and other places, as well as his fears and his emotions.

From comics master Peyo (The Smurfs, Benny Breakiron) comes Pussycat--a lovable, mischievous tuxedo cat who spends his time chasing after milk and snacks and framing other members of his family for his shenanigans. This cat isn't exactly the noble hunting type-- he'd rather play a game of kickball with the resident mouse than chase after him-- and most of the humor originates from his clever, yet often foolish ways of trying to get what he wants (e.g. milk and snacks). Originally published in Spirou magazine in France, this is a delightful collection of comics that can be enjoyed by all-ages.

A hilarious, irresistible romcom from the author of CONFESSIONS OF A FORTY-SOMETHING F##K UP! What would you do if your boyfriend proposed? - Say yes and throw your arms around him? - Text everyone with your good news? - Take out a subscription to Brides magazine? Delilah does none of the above. Instead, she packs her bags and heads to London in search of a new life - and a new man. Only she meets two: Charlie, the sexy media mogul, and Sam, best friend and confidante. Everything seems perfect. Thrown into a whirlwind of glamorous parties, five-star restaurants and designer penthouses, Delilah couldn't be happier. After all, it's a million miles away from her old life. And her old self. Which is exactly what she wanted. . . . Isn't it? Alexandra Potter's hilarious first novel is an enchanting and irresistible story about finding yourself, following your dreams, and how it's not unusual to fall in love.

A stuffed pussycat comes to life at night and sets out to explore seeing what animals do during the night. Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Educators' resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include; phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teacher notes available on website.

This collection of poetry, mostly humourous but sometimes thought-provoking, is an immensely enjoyable read, full of incongruous creatures and weird happenings. Appealing to children, it will also be enjoyed by parents and teachers, or indeed by anyone who loves words and poetry, and animals. Mike Jubb has collected together his poems for the first time into this anthology, and provided notes that will inspire would-be poets to have a go themselves.

The adventures of a cat family that adopts a little girl and whose friends keep people for pets.

someone steals the wedding ring from Pussy-cat' s tail, and the newlyweds must travel far from the safety of the Bong-tree glade to search for the thief.