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Great Big Book Of Bedtime Stories And Rhyme

QED" has brought together charming tales irresistible characters appealing poetry and beautiful artwork to create a magical collection of stories and rhyme perfect for young children. Ideal for reading aloud together or for beginning readers to discover alone this enchanting compendium is sure to become a firm bedtime favourite. It includes stories such as: "When Im a Grown-up"; "Sing a Song of Sixpence"; "The Great Big Friend Hunt"; "Said Mouse to Mole"; "Stroke the Cat"; "Wait For Me!"; "Teddys Birthday"; "One Two Buckle My Shoe"; "Lennys Lost Spots"; "Little Red Riding Hood"; "The Jolly Rascal"; "Ready for a Picnic"; "The Wonderful Gift"; "Katies
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    QED" has brought together charming tales irresistible characters appealing poetry & beautiful artwork to create a magical collection of stories & rhyme perfect for young children. Ideal for reading aloud together or for beginning readers to discover alone this enchanting compendium is sure to become a firm bedtime favourite. It

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    stories such as: " When Im a Grown-up"; " Sing a Song of Sixpence"; " The Great Big Friend Hunt"; " Said Mouse to Mole"; " Stroke the Cat"; " Wait For Me!"; " Teddys Birthday"; " One Two Buckle My Shoe"; " Lennys Lost Spots"; " Little Red Riding Hood"; " The Jolly Rascal"; " Ready for a Picnic"; " The Wonderful Gift"; " Katies Mum is a Mermaid"; & " Tiddalik the Frog"."

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    QED - Quantum electrodynamics
    Buckle - A device used on clothing to fasten two loose ends
    Red - One of the three primary colours
    Gift - Something that is presented without expecting anything in return
    Children - A young life form within the early stages of physical development,
    Ideal - Something that satisfies a perfect criteria.
    Wonderful - Another word for describing something that is extremely good, marvellous.

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