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Inside Out: Childrens Poets Discuss their Workby JonArno Lawson

24 poets from around the English-speaking world provide a commentary on their work, their methods and

sources of inspiration - a fascinating and immensely useful project.

The Cat in the Hat (app)by Dr Seuss

Click on the objects on every page to find the word. With the sound of rain falling you feel as though you’re

fully immersed in the book.

There's A House Inside My Mummyby Giles Andreae

This is just the book to explain to inquisitive children what going on inside mum during pregnancy.

Three Billy Goats Fluffby Rachael Mortimer

Mr Troll is kept awake by the sound of the Three Billy Goats Fluff trip-trapping over his bridge, and he

threatens to put the billy goats in a stew if they disturb him again.

More Pantsby Giles Andreae

When a book begins: 'Red pants, green pants, Yellow Submarine pants, Dancing with the Queen pants, la la la!'

you know you're in safe hands!

Elephant Wellyphantby Nick Sharratt

Most youngsters would recognise a big, grey, wrinkly elephant, but what about a green and red, spotty

Unwelliphant or a clairvoyant Gypsy Fortune-Tellerphant?

Croc by the Rockby Hilary Robinson

Jake finds what he thinks is proof of a crocodile in his local pond. He tells a man in a van, and the man sends

his dog to take a look...

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Macavityby TS Eliot

Escaped from Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Macavity is now the star of his own picture book. With new

illustrations from Arthur Robins, this timeless rhyme will charm a new generation.

Jolly Olly Octopusby Tony Mitton

A counting book with a difference, this poem-story incorporates rhythm, onomatopoeia, alliteration, repetitive

phrases and wonderfully bright, lively and funny illustrations.

Incey Wincey Spiderby Annie Kubler

Part of the Sign and Singalong series of bright, colourful books featuring children showing signs and actions

to accompany simple rhymes.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Starby Annie Kubler

This book is all about signing and singing-along! The clear hand movements encourage signing as well as

dancing.

The Gruffalo Song and Other Songsby Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

The ever-popular Gruffalo returns in musical form in this book of songs to sing and play from Julia Donaldson.

I Don't Want a Posh Dogby Emma Dodd

Emma Dodd has the ability both to get inside the head of a toddler, and also to represent the essence of

different kinds of dogs.

One, Two, Cockatoo!by Sarah Garson

Here is a rhyming, counting book with cockatoos having fun on every page.

King Jack and the Dragonby Peter Bently

The wonderful rhyming text and charming illustrations create a beautifully paced and reassuring picture

book

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My Village: Rhymes from Around the Worldby Edited by Danielle Wright

Printed beside each rhyme is its native language version. The illustrations are designed to attract even the

youngest audience, lively, colourful and child-centred.

Hairy Maclary's Boneby Lynley Dodd

Hairy Maclary is lucky enough to be given a big juicy bone by the butcher, Samuel Stone. This does not go

unnoticed by all the other dogs who decide to follow him.

The Churki-Burki Book of Rhymeby Gita Wolf

An attractive story interspersed with rhymes, telling of two sisters, Churki and Burki, and their dog, based on

the artist's own childhood memories in an Indian village.

Birdsongby Ellie Sandall

Delicate representations of meadow and tree, and quirky, colourful birds amusingly illustrate a gentle fable.

I Love You More And Moreby Nicky Benson

Bear and Cub love roaming through their world. And as they roam, Bear explains how much she loves Cub.

The deceptively simple rhyming text celebrates the solidity of this parent and child bond, with stylish double-

page illustrations.

I Love Bugsby Emma Dodd

A large, bright, creepy-crawly bug safari through a little boy’s garden, with a final spread which shows how we

often react to them.

Sugarlump and the Unicornby Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks

Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks have teamed up to create another delightful picture book, complete with

sparkly glitter on each page.

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Big Book of Nursery Rhymesby Kali Stileman

A vivid, humorous, modern and highly satisfying collection of nursery songs and rhymes with bold and funny

illustrations.

A Great Big Cuddleby Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell

Beautifully illustrated poems for young children by two Children's Laureates

Plumby Tony Mitton

This enjoyable collection from popular children’s poet Tony Mitton brings together a wide range of engaging

poems for younger children

Chicken Clickingby Jeanne Willis

A perfect introduction to internet safety for young children, wrapped up in an imaginative story about a thrill-

seeking chick.

Everybody was a Baby Once and Other Poemsby Allan Ahlberg

A delightful new collection of nineteen poems, ranging from limerick to parody, from the author of the classic

Please Mrs Butler.

There’s a Goat in my Coatby Rosemary Milne

Children wriggle, hop, dance, shake and play in this book of original rhymes for the very young

The Princess and the Wizardby Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks

Princess Eliza is having a birthday party. But just as she blows out the seven candles on her cake, the wicked

wizard arrives… uninvited.

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My First Oxford Book of Poemsby John Foster

The classics take their place in this collection, but are interspersed with less familiar poems by writers from

Ted Hughes to Langston Hughes to Harindranath Chattopadhyaya.

Treasure Huntby Allan Ahlberg

Ordinary family life is transformed into a series of small adventures in this wonderful picture book.

One Night in the Zooby Judith Kerr

This rhyming counting book is set in a zoo and follows the antics of the various animal inhabitants once night

falls.

Nursery Rhymesby Lucy Cousins

Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!by Tony Mitton

Join in as the dinosaurs stir up a dinosaurumpus! Instantly appealing, with bright and lively illustrations, and

Tony Mitton's fantastic poetry and rhyming words.

My Henryby Judith Kerr

Unconventional subject matter for the very young is presented with gentle humour and a sense of great joy

The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-Catby Julia Donaldson

At the end of Edward Lear's much loved poem, the happily married Owl and the Pussy-cat are dancing hand-

in-hand on the edge of the sand... but what happened next?

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Class Two at the Zooby Julia Jarman

Jarman's richly comical poem of Class Two's encounter with an anaconda is reminiscent of Belloc's

Cautionary Tales.

The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poemsby June Crebbin

Poets ranging from Robert Louis Stevenson to Eleanor Farjeon are featured in each of the themed sections

devoted to subjects such as animals, night time, food and nonsense verse.

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Farmyard Hullabalooby Giles Andreae

Fun to read aloud, each character is introduced with an enchanting rhyme which is accompanied by vibrant,

colourful illustrations.

One Ted Falls Out of Bedby Julia Donaldson

This book is brilliant for bedtime, and the rhyming story is fun to read.

The Fabulous Flapdoodlesby Chae Strathie

This funny book, whose rhyming text will be easily learnt as a spell to ward off bedtime fears

Tiny Little Flyby Michael Rosen and Kevin Waldron

Tiny Little Fly zips between the elephant's nose and the tiger's claw, outwitting all of the other animals in this

beautifully-designed picture book.

Oliver Who Was Small But Mightyby Mara Bergman

The reassuring text moves rhythmically and repetitively, engaging the youngest of readers who can quickly

learn to join in with the rhymes.

If You're Happy and You Know Itby Annie Kubler

On every page of this board book are attractive, colourful illustrations of babies clapping their hands, rolling

about on the floor and hugging their friends.

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The Night Before Christmasby Clement C. Moore

On Christmas Eve, Sam is awoken by a noise outside – and is astonished by what he sees when he goes to

investigate. This colourfully illustrated edition of a classic poem, first published in 1823, is sure to delight a new

young audience.

I’ll Never Let You Goby Smriti Prasadam-Halls

This is a reassuring picture book for the very youngest - ideal for bedtime, with its simple, undemanding and

child-friendly backgrounds.

One Mole Digging a Holeby Julia Donaldson and Nick Sharratt

In this vibrant counting book, one mole digging a hole is soon joined by a troupe of gardening friends,

including nine doves in gardening gloves and ten bees pruning trees.

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairyby Lynley Dodd

This hilarious rhyming story follows Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, as he sets off for a walk in town

Noisy Neighboursby Ruth Green

Sid the Snail is looking for somewhere to have a nap but all the other animals are being too noisy until Sid

decides to have a party and tire everyone out!

See-Saw!by Annie Kubler

This book offers nursery songs and among the many vibrant illustrations is a signing child with a hearing aid.