By Julia Donaldson (author) , Sebastien Braun (illustrator)
"This beautiful hardback gift book with accompanying CD is a perfect collection of poems, selected by Julia Donaldson, to create your perfect rhyme time at home."
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Beautifully illustrated by Sebastien Braun, this is the perfect book to share with all your family and friends...you'll have a right rollicking time singing along to this selection of songs, most of which have actions or noises to join in with.
Arranged in seven sections, "Cuddles and Joggles", "Fingers, Toes and Faces", "Hop, Skip and Jump", "Bet You a Penny You Can't Do This", "Fun and Games", "Cluck, Baa, Oom-Papaa" and "Tea, Bath and Bed", there's a rhyme for every occasion and every time of day, for very young children, from babies upwards. You'll find old favourites and absolute classics like Old MacDonald, One, Two Buckle My Shoe, Ring a Ring o' Roses and Incy Wincy Spider alongside lesser known poems sure to become your faves of the future.
With instructions and suggestions at the bottom of the page, should you not know the actions, it's a beautiful book to share and share again. An absolute delight.
Rock-a-Bye Rumpus is a delightful collection of sweet and fun action poems for the very young, specially chosen by bestselling author, Julia Donaldson and beautifully illustrated by Sebastien Braun.
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This gorgeous gift book and accompanying audio CD is made up of seven charming sections, including 'Fingers, Toes and Faces', 'Hop, Skip and Jump' and 'Tea, Bath and Bed' - each featuring much-loved classic rhymes such as Incy Wincy Spider and Hush, Little Baby as well as carefully selected poems from contemporary poets, including brand new poems by Julia Donaldson herself.
With irresistible illustrations from bestselling illustrator, Sebastien Braun, Rock-a-Bye Rumpus is sure to become a firm favourite and a must-have for every child.
Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child , which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages.
Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Hospital Dog, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks.
Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand.
She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature.
Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
Click here to read a Q & A with Julia.
Author photo © Steve Ullathorne
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Rock-a-Bye Rumpus is a delightful collection of sweet and fun action poems for the very young, specially chosen by bestselling author, Julia Donaldson and beautifully illustrated by Sebastien Braun. This gorgeous gift book and accompanying audio CD is made up of seven charming sections, including 'Fingers, Toes and Faces', 'Hop, Skip and Jump' and 'Tea, Bath and Bed' - each featuring much-loved classic rhymes such as Incy Wincy Spider and Hush, Little Baby as well as carefully selected poems from contemporary poets, including brand new poems by Julia Donaldson herself.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Rock-a-Bye Rumpus and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Rock-a-Bye Rumpus features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Poetry Books for Children, Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
Rock-a-Bye Rumpus was written by Julia Donaldson and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
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