By
Tony Mitton
Hailed in the United Kingdom for reviving the English lyric tradition of children's poetry, Mitton makes his American debut with this collection of poems for every mood--thoughtful, silly, and fantastical--accompanied by GrandPre's wondrous pastels. Full color.
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A collection of poems, including "Mrs. Bhattarchaya's Chapati Zap Machine," "The Snake and the Apple," and "Freak Cat-flea."
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Collection of poems, both haunting and humorous. Suggested level: primary.
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A collection of poems, including "Mrs. Bhattarchaya's Chapati Zap Machine," "The Snake and the Apple," and "Freak Cat-flea."
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Collection of poems, both haunting and humorous. Suggested level: primary.
6-8 Years
68 Pages
Frog is down by the pool, and he has a dance move to show off. Soon Duck, Horse, Pig, and more farmyard friends are splishing, splashing, flipping, flopping, wiggling, and waggling right along with him.
Down by the Cool of the Pool is a joyful rhyming picture book built for movement and read-aloud fun. The beat of the words makes it easy to clap, chant, and copy the animals as they turn a quiet pool into a lively dance party.
Tony Mitton’s energetic verse and Guy Parker-Rees’s exuberant illustrations create a bright animal romp for readers who love music, rhythm, silly sounds, and stories that almost dare you to get up and dance.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Shake, shudder, stomp: the dinosaurs are heading for the swamp. Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, and other prehistoric creatures thunder into a wild nighttime dance, each one adding its own enormous moves to the beat.
Dinosaurumpus! is a high-energy rhyming picture book that turns dinosaur names and sounds into pure read-aloud fun. The words bounce and boom, while the illustrations fill the pages with motion, color, and comical prehistoric personality.
Perfect for readers who love dinosaurs and noisy stories, this lively romp blends rhythm, imagination, and just enough dino detail to keep curious children engaged from the first stomp to the final hush.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Can you help Mama Hen find her precious missing egg? She is searching everywhere around the bustling farm, but her egg is nowhere to be found. You will follow along on her anxious journey as she peeks into the dog's kennel, checks the cat's cozy bed, and even looks under the donkey's straw. Under every flap, there is an egg to discover, but none of them belong to Mama Hen! Just when she feels like giving up and starts to cry, a wonderful surprise is waiting for her. Dive into this fun interactive farmyard search to see if you can spot the hidden eggs. Get ready to lift the flaps and solve the mystery before the tiny chick finally makes its grand appearance.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
Bong goes the bell, and the spooky countdown begins. At midnight, the rickety tower calls out a crowd of silly creatures: witches, ghosts, skeletons, trolls, and other night-time visitors ready to stomp, float, clatter, and creep.
Spookyrumpus is a lively rhyming picture book that makes Halloween more giggly than scary. The rhythm pulls you forward as each new group joins the parade, making it especially fun to read aloud or chant together.
With Tony Mitton’s bouncy verse and Guy Parker-Rees’s bold, comic illustrations, this is a monster-filled romp for readers who like playful spooks, counting, and noisy read-aloud fun without anything too frightening.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
Step aboard the most crowded, noisy, and restless ship on the water! Life on Noah's famous ark is getting a little too wild. With rain pouring down outside and animals packed tightly inside, cabin fever is quickly taking over. The monkeys are mischievous, the lions are loud, and everyone is starting to feel grumpy and bored. Clever old Noah knows he needs to do something fast before the whole boat turns into a giant disaster. His brilliant solution? An incredible creature cabaret! Suddenly, every animal is busy practicing their best tricks and talents for a spectacular show. But as the performances begin, the biggest question remains: what amazing act will close out the grand finale? This lively, laugh-out-loud story is filled with bouncy rhymes and vibrant pictures that make reading an absolute joy. It is the perfect adventure for anyone who loves funny animal antics and clapping along to a great beat.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
