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Over the Hills and Far Away.

12/22/2015

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​Over the Hills and Far Away ( Ages 1 to 5)
By : Elizabeth Hammil
Publisher : Frances Lincoln ( Oct.,2014)


An enchanting collection of rhymes and lullabies from around the world.And seventy seven best artists from around the world have contributed in creating this amazing book. One would feel like opening a treasure trove, each double page spread with it`s unique and mesmerizing artwork supporting a rhyme, some well known and some not but beautiful and short read alouds. A must have! Also an ideal gift book. 

Elizabeth Hammil; the creator of this wonderful book is the initiator and co-founder of Seven Stories, National Center for Children`s Books in the UK. 

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Nursery Rhymes for keeps

10/22/2015

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Shared pleasures of nursery rhymes that emphasize the the bond between grown-ups and kids, gives these books the due prominent place in any kid's bookshelf.Here we have selected five absolutely brilliant Nursery Rhyme books for you.

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​Baby's Very First Noisy Nursery Rhymes Book
By Fiona Watt  (Usbourne Books)

A lovely book to introduce Rhymes and Books to babies.Key features in this one being , attractive illustrations and press buttons for sound effects(babies usually love this feature) . Perfectly suitable for toddlers as well as babies.

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​Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhyme Book ( Ages 2 to 6 Years)
By Quentin Blake 
, Red Fox reprint edition in 2013
ISBN-13 : 978-1849416907 
Here's a glorious collection of rhymes by the well known and award winning author- illustrator Quentin Blake-the illustrator of many of Roald Dahl's books. I would rather rename this one as ``Quentin's amazing book of nursery rhymes`` The book also contains some verses that do not appear in many other nursery rhymes books, but is still very much enjoyable.Therefore introduce your little ones-especially little boys- to Mr Blake; with Gregory Griggs,Handy Spandy (Jack aDandy) and to many more!!

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​The Ochard Book of Nursery Rhymes
By Zena Sutherland & Faith Jaques


This is ideal for a gift ! book has a sizable collection of rhymes from lullabies to classic favourites to cumulative tales, and  includes finger games and counting rhymes.The book also boasts of attractive illustrations bringing 18th century England and France to life with glorious colours landscapes and animals.

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​Playtime Rhymes ; All Our Favorite Rhymes (Book & CD)

By Sally Gardner( Author)  Illustrated By Angela Dijksman

Publisher ; Orion Children's Books

This book is a beautiful presentation of art & text.It contains an excellent collection of playtime rhymes( Ten Fat Sausages,Dinosaur soup,Ten Fat Peas,An Elephant,The Beehive etc..)  that makes it an ideal reference for playgroups and preschools.The CD is equally good. 

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​Nursery Rhymes
By Debi Gliori  
Publisher : DK Children


This book comes with an audio CD and features about 50 cleverly selected Rhymes.Beautiful illustrations.Lovely book for sharing any time of the day.  

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