A combination of enjoyment and educational benefits make sharing and reciting rhymes an ideal first introduction to the sounds in language for the early years . Dr Sarah Kuppen, Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology, An engaging collection of thirty popular and classic, counting, and action rhymes, to share and enjoy! Packed with fun and captivating illustrations, this is the perfect introduction to the joy of nursery rhymes, and an essential addition to any child's bookshelf. Sharing rhymes helps promote the development of communication and language skills, and the fun and interactive action rhymes help develop gross motor and memory skills too. . A great collection of favourite action, counting and classic rhymes . Familiar rhymes encourage confidence, language skills and help build strong child-adult bonds . Colourful, engaging illustrations throughout