“A fun, bright, and colorful book that is also highly practical, accessible, and helpful for caregivers. Wonderful.” - Booktrust

A PERFECT new baby gift and an ideal toddler read for Christmas, featuring 34 original poems by award-winning poet and author Sean Taylor, each accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions for actions and movement. Any child is in safe hands with this inventive one-of-a-kind interactive poetry collection.

Beautifully illustrated by Fiona Woodcock, FIVE LITTLE FRIENDS offers parents and caregivers simple and joyful ways to sing and play with their little ones, encouraging both children AND adults to use their fingers, hands, arms, legs, and even feet to become a stomping elephant, falling snow, or bursting fireworks!

Presented in a large, sturdy picture book format—perfect for sharing—this book is sure to entertain and engage wriggling, rolling babies and busy toddlers.

More than that—finger rhymes are a wonderfully simple way to help children develop and improve their fine motor skills while supporting their social and emotional growth.

- Create beautiful Christmas memories with this must-have addition to any child's library.

- An ideal choice for schools, libraries, or any early years setting.

- A stunning and highly practical new baby gift.

And just read these wonderful reviews:

"Oh my word! My son (my little reader) and I love having our hands on this fun, playful rhyming book!" - Raymond Antrobus, author of Can Bears Ski?

"It’s beautiful, colorful, and filled with clever new rhymes. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if your story time needs a boost, this book is just the thing." - School Library Journal

"A fresh, wonderfully creative, and visually engaging collection 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 sing-song volume that gets bodies moving and pages turning." - Publishers Weekly

"A tried-and-true format, this collection feels fresh since all the poems are original. The hand actions, along with rhythm, rhyme, and repetition, are really enjoyable for children developing their language skills." - JUNO Magazine

"On the button… these poems won me over." - Tony Mitton

Pages: 64, Dimensions: 25.2x25.2cm