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Classic Books with Holes

This series offers a unique approach to some of the world's most beloved classic literary works. Each book is intentionally altered, featuring missing key passages or plot points. This playful format encourages readers to actively engage with the narrative, sparking their imagination and stimulating creative thinking as they fill in the gaps. It's a delightful way to rediscover and appreciate timeless stories in a fresh and interactive manner.

Dry Bones
I Am the Music Man
Cows in the Kitchen
One Elephant Went Out to Play
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
The Wheels on the Bus go Round and Round

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  • Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom. schovat popis

    The Wheels on the Bus go Round and Round
  • Just how many elephants can a spider's web hold? It's certainly not built for bouncing! Add another elephant as you turn each page to find out the answer. Ingenious die-cut holes in each page introduce early counting skills, using one of the few nursery rhymes to involve counting in ones.

    One Elephant Went Out to Play
  • His fields are empty, so Tom Farmer is looking for all the farmyard animals. He's in for a big surprise when he finds them! What will he do to sort them out? Die-cut holes in each page hold clues to what follows, with lots of scope for imitation and expression. Complete with Audio CD.

    Cows in the Kitchen
  • Rhyming, cumulative text introduces six musical instruments, as glimpses through die-cut windows hint at who is playing each.

    I Am the Music Man
  • Dry Bones

    • 15 pages
    • 1 hour of reading
    4.2(12)Add rating

    Great for singing along to, this traditional African-American Spiritual is a fun introduction to the parts of the body, as well as the concept of the skeleton. Ingenious die-cut holes on every page help us to recognize and identify the different parts of the body and how they join up.

    Dry Bones
  • She'll be coming round the mountain, when she comes. Toot, Toot! How will she arrive next? Featuring a range of vehicles, activities and sounds, this catchy song is a delightful way to learn new words. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

    She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain
  • Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

    Five Little Ducks
  • Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom. schovat popis

    Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
  • When five little men come to visit Earth from Outer Space, they don't like what they see. Finding a planet that is spoiled and neglected, the little men fly away, one by one. Luckily, by the end of this much-loved counting song, the world becomes a better place to visit - and the five little men may even have had something to do with it!

    Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer
  • Itsy Bitsy Spider is trying to climb the waterspout, in spite of the rain. But what's Incy Wincy Spider doing? And what is Itchy Nitchy Spider trying to climb?Look through the die-cut holes in each page to see what Itsy Bitsy's friends are climbing. The perfect fun introduction to different types of weather!

    Itsy Bitsy Spider
  • 3.6(11)Add rating

    Five enormous dinosaurs, letting out a roar. One stomped away... and then there were four! Children will love stomping, roaring and singing along to this fun rhyme, which will help to develop number skills. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

    Five Enormous Dinosaurs
  • Down in the jungle where nobody goes, there is something very exciting going on! You will see lots of very busy animals. But what they are getting ready for? Find out by peering through the die-cut holes on each page. Then join in the party spirit by singing along with this well-loved song, and imitating the animals' actions as you do!

    Down in the Jungle
  • This Spanish edition of "Old Macdonald had a Farm" features vibrant illustrations and creative die-cut designs. Part of the Books with Holes series, it's perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, making it an essential addition to any nursery or classroom.

    El Viejo MacDonald
  • Forty years after its first publication this much-loved Child's Play classic is as popular as ever and we're celebrating the Old Lady's birthday with this beautiful anniversary edition. Ingenious die-cut holes bring this nursery rhyme to life, and Pam Adams' fabulous illustrations lend humour and vibrancy to the proceedings.

    There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
  • Engaging illustrations and creative die-cut designs enhance the reading experience for young children. This series caters to various age groups, including babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, making it an excellent choice for both home and educational settings. The incorporation of popular rhymes adds an interactive element that captivates young readers.

    Itsy Bitsy Spider [With CD (Audio)]
  • His fields are empty, so Tom Farmer is looking for all the farmyard animals. He's in for a big surprise when he finds them! What will he do to sort them out? Die-cut holes in each page hold clues to what follows, with lots of scope for imitation and expression.

    Cows in the Kitchen
  • Hey Diddle Diddle

    • 16 pages
    • 1 hour of reading

    Hey diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon. The little dog laughed to see such fun, And the dish ran away with the spoon! With new verses about piano playing pigs and chimps with cellos, the fun continues! Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

    Hey Diddle Diddle
  • Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom. Complete with Audio CD.

    Down by the Station
  • We all know that Mary had one little lamb, but what about the others? They can't bear to let her out of their sight either! Follow Mary, wherever she goes. Look through the die-cut holes in each page to see what her lambs are up to!

    Mary had a Little Lamb
  • In an amusing retelling of this much-loved nursery song, Little Miss Muffet's picnic is not only disturbed by a spider, but by a host of other creatures as well! Luckily, they're prepared to share, so there's a feast at the end. Look through the holes in each page to guess see what food the animals like, and what noises they make.

    Little Miss Muffet
  • Peer through the die-cut windows in each page of this interactive book to find out who is playing what. Anyone can be the Music Man in this joyful adaptation of the classic nursery song, and everyone can join in making music together!

    I am the Music Man
  • An illustrated version of the cumulative folk song in which the solution proves worse than the predicament when an old lady swallows a fly, including some pages with holes, permitting a portion of the next illustration to be seen. On board pages.

    There was an old lady who swallowed a fly
  • The Ants Go Marching

    • 15 pages
    • 1 hour of reading
    3.9(22)Add rating

    The ants are marching through the rain, but there is always something to distract Little Ant! Can you find him on each page, even though the column of ants gets bigger? Can you count the ants on each page? Rows of ants help introduce the concept of repeated addition.

    The Ants Go Marching
  • Peer through the die-cut windows in each page of this interactive book to find out who is playing what. Anyone can be the Music Man in this joyful adaptation of the classic nursery song, and everyone can join in making music together! Complete with Audio CD.

    I am the Music Man
  • 4.0(134)Add rating

    An illustrated version of the traditional song describing the inhabitants of Old Macdonald's farm, including some holes, permitting a portion of the next illustration to be seen. On board pages.

    Old Macdonald Had a Farm
  • All children love this traditional rhyme and singing along will help to develop number skills. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom. Complete with Audio CD.

    Five Little Ducks
  • Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

    Seo a'Chroit aig Calum Ruadh
  • In this entertaining retelling of the traditional nursery song, the mouse is only one of many animals to climb the clock. Who slides up at three o'clock, and who will bounce up at ten? Look through the holes in each page to see which animal is next, and make up some of your own.

    Hickory Dickory Dock