Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Stories in Verse (see also Poetry)

Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) was one of the most important British illustrators. He transformed the world of decorated children's books in the Victorian era. In 1877, he was asked by Edmund Evans, the colour printer and talented engraver, to illustrate two children's books. These books were an immediate success and he went on to produce two books every Christmas until he died. Caldecott chose all the stories and rhymes he illustrated and occasionally wrote and added to the stories himself. His delightful style and humour can still be enjoyed by young and old alike. This story, 'The House...

A rhyming picture book for 2-8 year olds, their parents and grandparents.

At the dinner table, a clever boy uses his imagination to avoid eating his peas. With a stuffed mouse on his head, he tries to convince Grandma that the mouse is hungry and needs to be fed not only the peas, but the rest of his dinner as well.

The boy's little sister wants to add her own ideas to their pretend story and Grandmother happily plays along. But, when the peas hit the cat bowl, it's bedtime for Mouse

Filled with charming illustrations, this delightful rhyming picture book is...

Chaos in Santa's Workshop
Everything is running smoothly in Santa's Workshop at the North Pole until five elves decide to walk off their jobs in search of jobs that are -more important... bigger... flashy... less silly- so they could be -Grand and Great-. The elves soon find out that they're not cut out for some of their job choices, while Santa's Workshop is in disarray with their key elves gone. Dejected from their misadventures, the elves return to Santa's Workshop and are welcomed back by Santa. As Santa explains, they are already great when they work with love and care, tapping...

The Fearsome Charlie Grace holds a race of pirates in this book of rhyme, rhythm and fun. Each page introduces a new pirate coming to a calamitous, hilarious end in this adventure race.

With colorful full-page illustrations and a wonderful sing-song rhythm, your children will love reading this story over and over again. Perfect for children aged 3-7.