The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems edited by June Crebbin will absorb & delight girls & boys aged 5+. A great first poetry book; the poems span time from Robert Louis Stevenson & Walter de la Mare right up to date with Roger Mc Gough & Michael Rosen. Themes covered such as mealtimes playtime animals family & bedtime really appeal to youngreaders. A truly lovely collection of all-time favourite poems. June Crebbin is an ex-primary teacher now a full-time writer. She is in great demand for author visits & runs very successful writing workshops in schools. June has written a wide range of children's books & writes poetry for children & adults. She lives in Leicester. ...

This is a lively collection of nineteen five-minute stories
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This wonderful collection of stories has been enjoyed in particular by children around the age of five years. Coming from all over the world they include the tale of Eric & his elephant of the hungry hedgehog who decides to eat hamburgers of the Indian King who never takes a bath & of the little girl who yearns for a special pair of trainers. These are stories to enjoy alone or to share with parents friends brothers & sisters. ...

The Puffin Book of Stories" for Five-year-olds edited by Wendy Cooling brings together stories perfectly suited for every five-year-old. Seventeen exciting stories full of adventure & magic by much-loved writers including Margaret Mahy Ted Hughes & Malorie Blackman. From a naughty pirate to a very lonely lion children will love the amazing characters they meet in this timeless collection! Perfect for five-year-olds to share or read aloud. With a gorgeous cover illustrated by Nick Sharratt. Wendy Cooling was educated in Norwich & then spent time travelling the world. On her return to England she trained as a teacher & taught English in London for many years. She left teaching to work on the promotion of books & reading as Head of the Children's Book Foundation (now Booktrust) & later founded Bookstart the national programme that helps to bring books to young readers." ...

Meet an amazing range of characters in this exciting collection of stories chosen especially for listeners of around 7-years-old. Make the acquaintance of the princess in the tower block eager to escape from frogs & princes in tights; or Horrid Henry who hates everything & everybody; & the old man who wishes he could cry like he did when he was young... All this & much much more is packed into this unforgettable audiobook. ...

This is an utterly brilliant collection of the very best poems from Puffin Books. It is a celebratory anthology of the best of Puffin poetry publishing including poems by Roger Mc Gough Michael Rosen Charles Causley Benjamin Zephaniah Jackie Kay Spike Milligan John Agard Brian Patten Allan Ahlberg & Kit Wright. Each poet's work is illustrated by a different artist such as Emma Chichester Clark Fritz Wegner & Korky Paul. Brian Patten came to public attention with the publication of The Mersey Sound in 1967. He is a very popular performance poet always in demand for conferences & school visits. Collections of his own poetry are published in Puffin & he is the editor of the Puffin Book of Twentieth Century Verse. Brian lives in London. This collection features poems & illustrations from: Spike Milligan; Kit Wright; Michael Rosen; Charles Causley; Roger Mc Gough; Benjamin Zephaniah; Brian Patten; Jackie Kay; John Agard; Allan Ahlberg; Emma Chichester Clark; Korky Paul; Alison Jay; Lydia Monks; Ali Chatterton; David Mostyn; Sue Williams; Sheila Moxley; & Fritz Wegner. ...

Perfect to dip into this beautifully illustrated collection brings together all the best-loved classics selections from favourite books such as Peter Pan" " Treasure Island" " Mary Poppins" & " Heidi" & poems such as " The Owl & the Pussy-cat" by Edward Lear " You Are Old Father William" by Lewis Carroll & Rudyard Kiplings " If"." ...

This manual is an essential item for any pug aspiring to be a sophisticated civilized citizen. Pugs play by their own set of rules. When you want them to sit they stand; when you want them to stay they go; & when you want them to stop eating that unidentified item on the floor well... Traditional schools of canine thought put this behaviour down to a stubborn refusal to be trained that's inherent in the bred. Not so. This behaviour is in fact down to an ancient set of rules passed down from pug generation to pug generation. A Pug's Guide to Etiquette attempts to explain these rules thereby advancing pug-human relations to hitherto unprecedented heights. ...

The traveller guides series are informative & concise & are aimed at mainstream travelers wanting to discover something a little different on their trip. These indispensable guides offer the perfect blend of culture history practical information mapping photography & listings. ...

Currently ranked as the fifteenth most popular breed in the United States the Pug is one of the most endearing & loyal toy breed dogs. Their roly-poly shape big googly eyes & wrinkles cause many people to fall in love with them at first sight. But just because they look all cute & cuddly isn't a good enough reason to run out & get one. Now there's a book that will help you decide if owning a Pug is right for you. Pugs For Dummies is for anyone who is seriously considering owning a Pug-or who already has one & wants to obtain another. This friendly guide tells you exactly what you need to know before choosing a Pug & what you need to do to take good care of him from the very first day he enters your life. You get expert guidance in all things Pug including:* Feeding* Training* Grooming* Health care* Exercise* Breeding This fun informative resource provide s quick access to everything you need to know about the health & well-being of your Pug. You'll discover how to Pug-proof" your home before his arrival how to keep him happy & content & how to maintain household harmony by raising a well-behaved Pug through housetraining crate-training & teaching basic commands. You'll also find:* Ways to exercise & have fun with your Pug* Reliable tips for handling behavior problems* Advice on finding the right veterinarian* Guidance in adopting or rescuing adult Pugs* Information on showing your Pug* The latest on keeping your Pug in tip-top shape for many years to come Featuring clear explanations detailed illustrations an 8-page full-color insert & a list of resources for all that "extra stuff " Pugs For Dummies is the ideal guide to enjoying life with this fun-loving breed." ...