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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.

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.

Lennie the lamb thinks there’s nothing better than life inside the farmhouse. He has warm bottles, soft blankets, and Farmer Tash to tuck him in at night. The paddocks outside look messy, noisy, and far too frightening. But when Lennie is finally sent to join the other animals, he discovers that what feels scary at first can become something wonderful. With playful goats, gentle alpacas, and new friends to guide him, Lennie learns that courage and curiosity can turn fear into fun.

One child, multiple grandparents. This poetic story is about a little girl with two grandmothers, both named Nanna. She has written a letter for them to cherish throughout their days.

This is the ideal bedtime story leading up to Christmas. In poetic form, fun and lively, it tells the story of Santa and the elves, preparing presents for all the good boys and girls at Christmas. In jovial rhyme it encourages the listener to be well-behaved, while reminding us all that the true meaning of Christmas is Jesus.

Sound words are words that when said out loud, they sound almost like that word. An example of a sound word is the word “moo,” which is close to the sound of a real cow. Sound words have a long, fancy name called onomatopoeia (on-uh-mat-uh-PEE-uh).

What happened in the house that Jack built? It all started with the cheese that lay in the house that Jack built. And then came the rat that ate the cheese and the cat who killed the rat. Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator Simms Taback brings his distinctive humor and creativity to the beloved story of Jack and the house that he built. There is even a special guest star at the end of this humorous and unique interpretation of an age-old classic.

Surround Yourself is a gentle and uplifting story that shows children happiness is not something they have to wait for but something they can choose every day. Award-winning author Mona Liza Santos invites young listeners to slow down, notice the beauty around them, and find joy in life’s simplest moments. Through soft rhymes, children learn how small choices such as the friends they keep, the kindness they share, and the moments they treasure can fill their world with light.

Bonnie and Ben's favourite babysitter tells them nursery rhymes at bedtime – including 'It's raining! It's pouring! The old man is snoring'; 'This little piggy went to market' and more. Bonnie and Ben enjoy the stories so much that they don't want to go to sleep; they want to hear each one again! Instead the babysitter tells them new nursery rhymes until, finally, all three of them fall fast sleep.

The Light Inside Me is a gentle, rhyming journey that guides children inward to discover their own glow — the quiet, steady light that lives beneath their feet, flows through their body, and shines from their heart. Whether a child is feeling joyful, unsure, overwhelmed, or simply ready to settle into sleep, this story offers a soft path back to safety and self. It reminds young listeners that even in the dark, their light is always there — warm, true, and uniquely theirs.

This lighthearted rhyming book shows young listeners the value of turning screens off and encourages them to explore, create, learn, and play in so many ways! In a gentle and child appropriate way, it will help kids understand there is so much MORE to life than the digital devices that draw them in. It also showcases the many different activities kids can do instead — like an invitation to play! It’s great to discuss healthy screen habits before they become a problem.

Inspirados pelas pipas de Portinari, dez poetas lançam seus versos ao vento, celebrando a infância, a liberdade e o sonho. Em cada página, uma obra de arte e uma forma poética: cordel, haicai, soneto, parlenda, limerique... formas que ganham nova vida entre as tintas do artista e as palavras dos autores. Inspirados nas telas de Candido Portinari — mestre das cores, da terra e da alma brasileira — dez poetas premiados lançam ao vento poemas que dançam como pipas em tardes de brincadeira.

A boisterous baker's dozen of silly rhymes presents rollicking and whimsical scenarios about what a young person would do rather than frighten a goose, including feeding pajamas to piranhas and walking on knees past a hive full of bees.

If you could be an animal, which one would you be? A firefly, a monkey, a dolphin…? No matter what you choose to be, each animal is special and so are you. Each one of us has a unique gift; that gift is just being the light we are meant to be… ourselves. We are loved for simply being who we are.

Christmas, counting and UNICORNS in one magical picture book – the must-have gift to add to your list for Santa! With a shiny rainbow foil cover! One little girl is counting down to Christmas with her unicorn friend. There's lots to do before Christmas day, but her unicorn is a bit mischievous...

Dive into the heartbeat of a cultural revolution with Hip Hop for Our Future, an audiobook that explores the transformative power of hip hop music and its profound impact on generations past, present, and future.

As a young child, I always enjoyed the magic, the wonder, and rhythmic storytelling of nursery rhymes, from around the world. Now as an adult, some of those memorized verses, can be interpreted differently than I remember, however, I cannot help but be transported back to a time of childhood innocence, whenever they come to mind. I have selected several of my favorites verses for this book, and I hope that they will continue to delight and inspire, young and old, for generations to come.

The rhyme Mary, Mary, quite contrary How does your garden grow? is included with steps for sprouting your own seeds indoors. A bonus of the apple cycle from seed to apple is also included.

This dual-language, poetic book for babies and toddlers celebrates every child and the joy babies bring into the world. In English and Plains Cree.

A dual-language poem for newborns by renowned storyteller Richard Van Camp accompanied by photographs. In English and Plains Cree.

La grazia e l'innocenza dei bambini trovano nella fantasia una felicissima occasione di manifestarsi. Il mio approccio col mondo infantile è materno. Mi soffermo a contemplare la natura, la più nascosta, la più umile, gli animaletti dalla terra, il profumo del biancospino. Tutto scorre in una festa di colore e di luce. In tutto questo ritrovo la delicatezza innocente dei giornalini della mia infanzia, delle rime improvvisate, la piacevolezza arguta di un'invenzione, il lepido saporoso scorrere di un mondo interiore.

Filastrocche che mettono in evidenza la libertà dei bambini, sorridono di qualche errore ortografico, fanno sognare viaggi straordinari anche a chi resta seduto sul divano in salotto. Questo libro prosegue idealmente il cammino delle notissime Filastrocche in cielo e in terra con divertenti trovate in rima e con l’invenzione di imprevedibili personaggi lanciati in versi alla scoperta del mondo.

Settle down for Easter with a collection of magical animal stories that will transport your little one to the world of imagination.

Are you cosy? It's time for a bedtime story. Join us as we embark on the magical tale of "Sleeping Beauty" by Charles Perrault, read by Bart Wolffe followed by a lullaby called "Gently Rock You to Sleep" by Earth Kunchai.

Join us for this enchanting story "Rapunzel" by the Brothers Grimm followed by Bella Butterfly's calming bedtime lullaby "Sleep My Darling" helping your little one settle down to sleep.

Join us as we follow the mischievous adventure of "The Little Gingerbread Man" then drift to sleep to the soothing lullaby "Hush, Little Baby" by Jame Ornlamai.

Grab your teddy and join us as we settle down for one of Andrew Lang's magical stories from the The Blue Fairy Book, "Why the Sea is Salt". Then fall asleep to the soothing classical lullaby "Fragile" by Bella Element.

Jump into Beatrix Potter's watery world of "The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher" as we join Jeremy on his fishing expedition which becomes more of an adventure than he anticipated then settle down to a calming lullaby "Little Boy Blue" sung by Bella Butterfly.