Collected Resources

Hickory Dickory Dock
Hickory Dickory Dock by Ruth Merttens, is an extended version of this classic poem with illustrations guaranteed to make us laugh. The simplified text makes this highly entertaining book a must for children just starting to read.

Animal Rhymes

This is a lovely collection of humorous rhyming couplets.  The illustrations bring the creatures to life and the level of the text, together with simple rhymes, makes it great for children who are beginning to be able to read simple texts independently.   

Animal Upsets

Children will enjoy reading about the naughty things animals get up to (often without meaning to!). With its simple rhyming pattern this is great text to use when studying poetry and rhyme.