Science tells us that babies develop best and connect with people and the world around them when they are spoken to, sung to and read to. Even when they're tiny, the sound of their parents' voices helps them make sense of the w... read more

A new edition of a ground-breaking poetry anthology (previously Inside Out) in which 21 poets each discuss one of their poems and how they came to write it. They are on a wide range of subjects - colonialism, cows in the beach, tellin... read more

A detailed and very personal guide to reading and writing poetry by one of the country's leading children's poets. Over many years as a working poet, Michael Rosen has thought a great deal about what poems are, what they can... read more

A fresh and innovative board book which folds out in a concertina format. Neatly packaged and compact in size, this is ideal for little hands to carry and delight in opening and closing again and again. Filled with bold and bright illustrations througho... read more

A boat of stars came down tonightand sailed around my bed -it sprinkled stardust on my eyes,put dreams inside my head Open worlds of imagination and explore the magic of everyday life with this enchanting new collection of poetry... read more

To a small child, words are magical. And the most magical of all are the beloved, venerable words of Mother Goose. Now folklorist Iona Opie has gathered more than sixty treasured rhymes in their most perfect, honest form. From "Hey Diddle, Diddle" and "Pat-a-Ca... read more

Inspire a lifelong love of language--and give kids a head start in school!--with this outstanding poetry collection. To improve reading comprehension, luminous watercolor paintings illustrate the 70 famous poems, which are arranged by life stages and cover a wide range of c... read more

Jessica Hart has never forgotten Matthew Landley. After all, he was her first love when she was fifteen years old. But he was also her school maths teacher, and their forbidden affair ended in scandal with his arrest and imprisonment. Now, seventeen years later, Matthew return... read more

The perfect gift for children aged 8+, this stunning classic collection of poetry will delight a new generation of readers of the Faber Children's Classics list. Peacock Pie contains the finest of Walter de la Mare's poems for children, accompanied by exquisite original illustrations from Edward Ardiz... read more

WE'RE ALL AUSTRALIANS NOW follows the tradition of A & R children's classics such as MULGA'S BILL BICYCLE and CLICK GO THE SHEARS, A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson's poem is illustrated by the award-winning Mark Wilson. In 1915, Australia's much-loved bush poet Banjo P... read more

Curl up with a playful collection of poems from best-selling children's author and poet Michael Rosen, perfect for sharing with young friends.
 
In this exuberant compilation, Michael Rosen invites children to joyfully celebrat... read more

Kick your boots off, everyone. Summer's here and so's the sun. Bright, bold and accessible, this collection of poems is packed full of noises and actions -- perfect for joining in. There are counting rhymes and animal rhymes, rhymes to make you shuffle and squelch and clatter and patter, and rhymes to... read more