Books with author Barbara Nascembeni

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. Bright, colourful illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

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. Bright, colourful illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

Featuring playful illustrations and small vignettes of text, Animals and their Families crosses continents and habitats to introduce children to nearly three dozen land-, sea-, and tree-dwelling animals including gazelles, penguins, owls, and more. Each spread is rich with information and will help a child explore the animal kingdom in many simple and accessible ways. A new creature is introduced in silhouette, while the facing page shows that same creature in its natural habitat, playing with, caring for, or teaching its young. All members of the animal family — male and female, adult and baby — are illustrated in warm colors and identified by the proper term. Small bits of text share the sound each animals makes, where it lives, and what it eats with young readers. Animals and their Families is a must-have book for any young child curious about the animal kingdom.

Clementine is a very helpful cow. She likes to help her father with the shopping. She likes to help her mother in the kitchen. She likes to help her big brother. But even the most clever little cows need help sometimes...Feel the fuzzy towel, touch the woven basket, pat the squishy sponge...and enter Clementine`s world! These books incorporate a different touch-and-feel element on every spread and Barbara Nascimbeni`s illustrations and animal characters combine with tactile elements. With simple texts and refrains which children will repeat, even very young toddlers should be able to participate in the sensory experience offered by these books - they`ll be able to look, listen, touch and feel!

Lulu is a very messy little rabbit. She makes giant puddles in the bath, she plays with her food at the table, and she has a very messy room! But messes aren`t the only things Lulu makes - she has a very special creative talent...Feel the scratchy sand, touch the sticky food, pat the soft blanket...and enter Lulu`s world! These books incorporate a different touch-and-feel element on every spread and Barbara Nascimbeni`s illustrations and animal characters combine with tactile elements. With simple texts and refrains which children will repeat, even very young toddlers should be able to participate in the sensory experience offered by these books - they`ll be able to look, listen, touch and feel!

His older brothers and sisters are splashing, racing and playing confidently in the water, but Sam is a little bit frightened and overwhelmed. In the end, he learns that it's best to start little by little, swimming in the shallow end towards his mother's open arms. Lift the flaps to see where he is hiding and how he finally conquers his fear. With flaps to lift on every spread, SAM GOES SWIMMING is one in a series of four delightful, character-led board books for toddlers that deal with first experiences in a fun and reassuring way.