Pat-A-Cake! - First Book of Nursery Rhymes

(Board book)

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This fantastic collection of nursery songs is the perfect playmate for you and your toddler. These well-loved games, both traditional and modern, include finger and toe fun, movement, hiding and guessing activities. Printed on durable board, large enough to share and filled with delightful toddlers, this book is bound to become a much-loved addition to every nursery bookcase. Printed on durable board, these chunky treasuries makes excellent gifts for new parents. Suggestions for actions accompany many of the verses, encouraging participation. Colourful illustrations by Ailie Busby depict a diverse cast of children acting out the rhymes. These visual aids can be used to give context to the verses, and inspire conversations. Rhymes are a brilliant way to increase the number of words a baby hears. The ones in this series are short and easy to remember - why not sing some of them while you're waiting for your toast to pop-up

Author Bio

Ailie is an illustrator living with her family in the North East of England. She loves dogs, lions, cycling, trees, violet creams, orange pencils, knitted toys and listening to The Archers. Quite a number of years ago, Ailie studied Graphic Design, and then specialised in Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Ailie uses a mixed media approach to her work including a combination of acrylic paint, and pencils mixed with collage and photoshop. Many things influence her work: nature and animals are a constant inspiration, plus 1950s and 60s childrens books, pattern and colour. Ailie is best known for her colourful pre-school and novelty formats.