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Within the hollow wall of an old brick mansion, away up near the roof, there lived a family of mice. It was a snug little home, pleasant and quiet, and as dark as any mouse could desire. Mamma Mouse liked it because, as she said, the draught that came through the rafters made it cool in summer, and they were near enough to the chimney to keep warm in wintertime.

The Man in the Moon was rather lonesome, and often he peeked over the edge of the moon and looked down upon the earth and envied all the people who lived together. He thought it must be vastly more pleasant to have companions to talk to than to be shut up on a big planet all by himself.

This odd little nursery rhyme is familiar to us all but have you ever wondered, like I have, about what Miss Muffet was thinking as she sat dreamily eating her curds and whey? And what are curds and whey, anyway? Her tuffet? Would that be a piece of furniture or a piece of her anatomy? And of course the large spider, what was she thinking?

This beloved nursery rhyme tells a story that is both a bit scary (she lost her sheep!) and funny (they lost their tails!). The poor tiny girl, trying to do a job that is quite hard for her with her short legs, becomes bewildered. But help is there in the shape of an old lady who plays a trick on her, telling her that her sheep have lost their tails which she must find and somehow put them back on. Will the distraught little BoPeep find the missing tails? And if she does will she be able to re-attach them? Listen and learn!

That wonderful storyteller Baum, of Wizard of Oz fame, tells us the delightful story behind this little rhyme and we all will feel much better knowing that the little boy had excellent reasons to be asleep that morning. Listen and enjoy the whole nifty story. Many of our most loved nursery rhymes are complete tales in themselves, telling their story tersely but completely; others are but bare suggestions, leaving the imagination to weave in the details of the story.

Gilligren was an orphan and lived with an uncle and aunt who were very unkind to him. They cuffed him and scolded him upon the slightest provocation, and made his life very miserable indeed. Gilligren never rebelled against this treatment, but bore their cruelty silently and with patience, although often he longed to leave them and seek a home amongst kinder people.

Old King Cole was not always a king, nor was he born a member of any royal family. It was only chance that made him a king at all. He had always been a poor man, being the son of an apple peddler, who had died and left him nothing but a donkey and a fiddle. But that was enough for Cole, who never bothered his head about the world's goods, but took things as they came and refused to worry about anything. So begins the story of how this happy soul became the king of a country by accident.

The Black Sheep is very young so he is curious about why the farmer cuts their wool off every year. "The man and his wife spin our wool into clothes to keep them warm" was the reply of a wise old ram. The little black sheep then meets the boy who lives down the lane and hears that his mother has no money to buy him a coat and he is cold in the winter so the kind little sheep asks the farmer if he will grow enough wool for 3 bags instead of the normal two, could he have one. The farmer agrees and so this is what happens. A wonderful story all around.

Embark on an exciting one-day journey of numbers with Helen and her lovable companion, Louie, in this enchanting children's book. From the early morning to the night, Helen and Louie explore the world of counting, filling each moment with delightful discoveries.

Rather than focusing on going to bed—and what kid wants to think about going to bed?—this book explores all of the dreamy, wonderful, strange things the next day might bring. Whimsical, witty, and hopeful, Tomorrow Most Likely is a revolutionary rewriting of a classic goodnight book from bestselling author Dave Eggers and award-winning illustrator Lane Smith.

George and Ray and a Game of Chess is a fun children's story about the misadventures of a blind old rabbit and his scheming friend the hedgehog. It is a story in verse, full of nonsense, with a message about appreciating your friends and always being kind. It is a fun story to listen to. I hope you enjoy the very silly and playful “George and Ray and a Game of Chess”.

A heartwarming children's book that highlights the power of love and the bond between a parent and child.

A short collection of poems of various lengths and styles, all with one thing in common: they were written for - or about - some of the various pets my hubby and I have had. The poems in this collection are mainly about chinchillas and dogs, though other types of animals – in particular degus - sometimes make an appearance too. All poems are captioned with details of the pets they were written for or about.

Nadeen Inspires, Speaks Reality Through Poetry is a collection of over forty (40) poems that inspire, motivate and educate, adding smiles and laughter to your faces. They are food for thought as they energize and invigorate the mind and body.

Роман Сеф (1931–2009 гг.) — детский поэт, драматург, сценарист и переводчик. Склонность к сочинению стихов пробудилась в будущем поэте ещё в раннем детстве. Став старше, Р. Сеф пронёс любовь к стихосложению, не смотря на то, что сменил множество профессий. Под наставничеством К. Чуковского, который очень высоко оценивал талант поэта, Р. Сеф стал писать стихи для детей. В книгу Ключ от сказки вошли такие знаменитые произведения поэта, как: "Чудо", "Я сделал крылья и летал...", "На свете всё на всё похоже...", "Храбрый цветок", "Необычный пешеход" и многие другие.

В книгу Детский остров вошли самые знаменитые стихотворения поэта Серебряного века Саши Чёрного, которые вошли в одноимённую книгу, выпущенную в 1921 году. Саша Чёрный (1880–1932) — русский поэт, прозаик, журналист, прославившийся как взрослыми, так и детскими произведениями. Самый известный сборник детских стихотворений — Детский остров — принёс ему славу и на Родине, и за рубежом. Весёлые, озорные, трогательные стихи о мире детей не оставят равнодушным ни одного ребёнка. Стихотворения входят в программу детского чтения.

Nei racconti di Gianni Rodari l’immaginazione segue un metodo molto semplice e – a giudicare dai risultati – infallibile: un nome di città suggerisce una rima, questa rima suggerisce una situazione paradossale, questa situazione viene sviluppata in un racconto che la porta alle ultime conseguenze, e il gioco è fatto.

Эмоциональном развитие ребенка – необходимая часть воспитания. Одна из важнейших задач родителей – помочь детям научиться понимать свои эмоции, верно их выражать, делиться переживаниями, замечать и учитывать чувства других. В новой книге Ю.Б. Гиппенрейтер и А.Н. Рудакова собраны стихи русских классиков, которые приобщают читателя к поэзии серебряного и золотого веков. Интересные комментарии авторов помогают понять, что такое метафоры и другие образные средства языка, обогатить эмоциональный словарь, повысить выразительность речи, развить эмоциональный интеллект.

My Karolina Fix:: Poem to the animated street performer, who creates light with her musical performances. An awesome violin player, pop, rock and classicist. She is the fix of me and many others.

From Buffy Silverman, author of On a Gold-Blooming Day and On a Snow-Melting Day, comes the third installment of a seasonal celebration. With winter's arrival, plants and animals hunker down for the cold season. Rhyming text sparkles in this wonderful story that encourages kids to closely observe the natural world.