Books in Picturemacs S series

An "ostentation" of peacocks and a "leap" of leopards, but what are the collective terms for eagles, witches, otters and walruses? "Herds of Words" has the answers. Bold silk batik pictures illustrate 35 collective nouns in this picture book designed for children of all ages.

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Dawn is breaking over the farm. The animals wake up and the birds begin to sing. The cock crows, and as the day goes on, we are introduced to different animals found on the farm and the sounds they make. The author also wrote "Harry's Night Out", "The Nettlepatch Farm" and "Loppylugs".

Mr and Mrs Pig's Evening Out (Picturemac)

An old folk tale (with a moral) handed down through the generations and told on hair-washing night. There was an old woman who lived in a cozy oast house known to the villagers as the vinegar bottle. The furnishing was sparse, yet homely and adequate, she lived contentedly with her cat, Malt.

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The Church Mice Spread Their Wings

This counting book uses unusual objects to encourage children to begin counting.