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Going downtown and other rhymes
These are books of rhymes set in the Singaporean context. First published in 1996, they remain evergreen in stimulating children’s interest in language, as well as their environment. The rhymes in this book and the others in the series reveal the author’s clever use of onomatopoeia, like “click‐clack” and “yakity‐yak” for literary effect. They resonate strongly with young child…
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- 9810076703
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- 16 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- 808.81 KHO
A Child's first book of poems
An illustrated collection of short poems on animals and other subjects by such authors as Aileen Fisher, Eleanor Farjeon, Christina Rossetti, and Robert Louis Stevenson.
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- 0307158128
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- 44 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 808.81 SZE
Children's verses
Contains a selection of traditional nursery rhymes such as "Humpty Dumpty", "Old Mother Hubbard", and "Polly put the kettle on".
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- 1870461525
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- 64 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 808.81 TAR
The Christopher Robin verse book
This collection of twenty-four of A.A. Milne's best loved poems from "When we were very young" and "Now we are six" is a wonderful introduction for young children to the enchanted world of Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh.
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- 0603550312
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- 58 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 808.81 MIL
How to write an explanatory text
Give readers a leg up in the writing of family biographies, history and animal reports, and other explanatory tests. This guide is full of suggestions on where to start your research, how to structure a text, and how to present information clearly. It even includes chapters on incorporating illustrations and graphic organizers and on using technology to write, edit, and distribute your work. An…
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- 9781477729076
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
- Series Title
- Core Writing Skills
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- 808 HOW
Mini beasties
A witty anthology of poems from around the world about things that creep, crawl and fly. The illustrator, Alan Baker, won four "Children's Books of the Year" awards in 1989 and a Campaign Press Silver Award and Creative Circle Gold Award in 1990.
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- 0140544909
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- 32 pages : illustration : 25 cm
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- 808.81 ROS
Usborne book of poems for little children
This delightful collection is a perfect introduction to the world of poetry. Enchantingly illustrated, and packed with fun rhythms and rhymes, this is a book to inspire very young children with the magical sound of words.
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- 9780794514266
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- 47 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- 808.81 TAP
The Olympic Games : some surprising events
A tug-of-war. Chariot sabotaging. Events ruined by the weather, cheating, disqualified competitors, and protests. Does this sound like the Olympic Games to you? The "modern" Olympic Games were founded as a friendly sporting competition between nations. Although most competitors across the centuries have taken part in the Olympics in a friendly spirit, The Olympic Games : Some Surprising Events …
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- 0439648998
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- 32 pages : illustration : 21 cm
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- 796.4 DAW
Farmyard animals
Adapted from the very successful Animal World board books, this new paperback series features an amusing verse for each animal written by respected authors such as Jack Prelutsky, Hillaire Belloc, Gail Kredenser, and Miles Gibson. The vivid illustrations and simple rhyming verses make this series an ideal way to introduce young children to wildlife and poetry. Children will marvel at the exotic…
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- 9781840890389
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 16 cm
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- Animals Worlds
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- 636 HES
The Christmas story : an exquisite pop-up retelling
The Annunciation, Mary and Josephs journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus, the angel appearing to the shepherds, Magi travelling from the East, and the Holy family in the stable surrounded by kings, shepherds and animals: the nativity story is told here in simple words and six magnificent scenes, created in white and gold against coloured backgrounds by the pop-up artist Robert Sabuda. Age 7+
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- 9781406369557
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- 12 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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