Orchard Stories, Rhymes and Fun for the Very Young

Author: Mayo, Margaret

For National Curriculum Early Years

Published on 7 September 2017 by Hachette Children's Group (Orchard Books).

Enjoy story time together with this colourful collection of favourite rhymes, lively short stories and original poems.

Bursting with rhythm, sound, colour and fun, there's something new to discover on each page, from lively short stories to bouncy rhymes and poems. Created by Margaret Mayo, a much-loved storyteller for the very young, it contains family favourites, such as Five Little Ducks and Speckledy Hen Bakes a Cake; as well as her own fun twists on traditional stories and rhymes, including This Little Piggy and The Enormous Turnip. With bright bold artwork from over twenty leading children's illustrators - including the best-selling Lydia Monks, Lauren Child and Tony Ross - and a foiled hardback cover, this fun-packed nursery collection is a book for every family, to be loved, shared and treasured.