Five Little Friends: A Collection of Finger Rhymes
"A fun, bright and colourful book which is also deeply practical, accessible and helpful for caregivers. Wonderful." - Booktrust
A PERFECT new baby gift and an ideal toddler read for Christmas with 34 original poems by award-winning poet and author Sean Taylor that each come with its own accompanying easy-to-follow directions for actions and movement.
Any child is in safe hands with this ingenious one-of-a-kind interactive poetry collection.
Stunningly illustrated by Fiona Woodcock, FIVE LITTLE FRIENDS offers parents and caregivers simple and joyful ways to sing and play with their little ones as well as encouraging both children AND grown-ups to use their fingers, hands, arms, legs and even feet to become a stomping elephant, falling snow or bursting fireworks!
Held in a big, handsomely sturdy picture book format - just right for sharing - this book is sure to help entertain, and engage with, wriggling, rolling babies or busy toddlers. Even MORE than this – finger rhymes are a beautifully simple way to help children develop and work on their fine motor skills while supporting their social and emotional development.
- Create some beautiful Christmas memories with this must have title for any child’s library.
- An ideal title for schools and libraries or any kind of early years setting.
- A stunningly designed and deeply practical new baby gift.
And just read these wonderful reviews:
"Oh my word! Me and my son (my little reader) love having our hands on this fun, playfully rhymey book!" - Raymond Antrobus, author of Can bears Ski?
"It’s beautiful and colorful and filled with clever new rhymes. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if your story time needs a kick in the butt, this book is the butt-kicking you so sorely require." - School Library Journal
"A fresh, wonderfully creative, and visually engaging array of rhymes to get kids moving." - Kirkus Book Reviews
"What a treat ... this new collaboration from Sean and Fiona offering hours and hours of enriching fun is a must have." - Red Reading Hub
"A singsong volume that gets bodies moving and pages turning." - Publishers Weekly
"A tried-and-tested format, this collection feels fresh as all the poems are original. The hand actions, along with the rhythm, rhyme and repetition, are really enjoyable for children who are developing their language skills." - JUNO Magazine
“On the button … these poems won me over.” - Tony Mitton
Sean Taylor has written more than 60 books for children including The Dream Train, a much-loved collection of bedtime poetry, illustrated by Anuska Allepuz, and You're a Poet, illustrated by Sam Usher. For 30 years he’s been encouraging children to write poems themselves. Find Sean online at seantaylorstories.com and on X and Instagram as @SeantStories.
Fiona Woodcock's debut book Hiding Heidi and Illustrations for A Dot in the Snow, written by Corrinne Averiss, were both nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award. Fiona works in her London based studio, drawing with children’s blo pens, rubber stamps, cutting stencils and experimenting with printing techniques. Find her online at: fionawoodcock.com and on Instagram as @FionaWoodcock.