Shortlisted for a 2026 CLiPPA Poetry Award!
"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 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 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
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Sean Taylor has written more than 40 books for young readers. These include the Purple Class series of comic adventures set in an urban primary school, a collection of folktales from the Amazon called The Great Snake, a novel for teenagers called A Waste of Good Paper, and picture book
More about Sean TaylorFrom an early age Fiona knew that she wanted to earn her living drawing. Since graduating from Glasgow School of Art she has been working freelance in London on animated films, commercials, animation artwork for West End shows and illustration work. She explores a variety of subject matter through self-initiated and commercial work, deriving inspiration fro
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