Five Little Friends

Five Little Friends Synopsis

"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

A one-of-a-kind interactive poetry collection from award-winning author Sean Taylor, stunningly illustrated by Fiona Woodcock, filled with happy finger rhymes that each have their own accompanying action. A must have for any child's library!

Award-winning poet and picture book author Sean Taylor has written 34 original poems that each come with its own accompanying easy-to-follow directions for actions and movement.

This unique collection 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 - and brought to life by Fiona Woodcock's fresh and energetic illustrations, 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.