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No parent, teacher or nursery group should be without this classic treasury. There are songs, rhymes and games for every occasion, all chosen for their proven popularity with young children. Collected from all over Britain, the contents reflect the cultural diversity of the nation, making it an outstandingly rich and stimulating collection. Since the first edition of This Little Puffin was published over thirty years ago, it has been revised and updated, allowing it to remain the most invaluable book of its kind.
About the Author
Elizabeth Matterson's interest in songs for young children arises from extensive and intensive work with the people who care for young children; as an NNEB course tutor, a playgroup course tutor and as a tutor to courses for childminders and parents; and from direct experience with young children as a playgroup leader and work with children and families who have special needs.
Her other writing projects include the book Play with a Purpose for Under-Sevens which was made into a TV series.
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This little pig went to market, This little pig stayed at home; This little pig had roast beef, This little pig had none. Read the first page
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90 of 90 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have used the Little Puffin for almost ten years now and I have to say that as a nursery nurse I could not work with out it. I have used it with every age group of children from 0-8 years old. It is so easy to use with all the songs being in catagories e.g 'seasons' and 'sea shore'. It gives simple music for songs you may not know the music to and gives fun variations of simple nursery rhymes. I thoroughly recomend that all childcare workers invest in a copy and keep it with them at all times and particularly recommend it for people who are just beginning their training as it is really useful if you have a few minutes to fill and just can't think of a song. After all we have all heard " Can you sing me a song about..." With This Little Puffin you can quickly access a song about almost anything! 10 out of 10
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just rediscovered this treasure thanks to a little boy I take to nursery at the moment. his elder brother (6) confided in me that their mother "knew some of the rhymes in there". the book belongs to the nursery teacher, but flicking through it the lovely illustrations stirred memories of having this book shared with me as a child and straight away i thought 'i hope amazon has a copy!'
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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someone bought THIS LTITLE PUFFIN for me when I had my first child. We both enjoyed the finger rhymes and tickling songs! the repetition helped my son develop his language skills and the book encouraged time together doing fun things. i have given this book to many people who are expecting/just had a baby and they have all enjoyed the book very much. i discovered a few years ago that THIS LITTLE PUFFIN is on the NNEB course book reading list!
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What a little gem!
This book is a godsend to parents of young children, playgroup and nursery workers and infant teachers; in fact anyone who comes into contact with young children on a regular... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jooles47
A classic!
This book is a must for nursery nurses who work with children from babies to pre-school. I have an old edition, and there are plenty of rhymes and songs to learn or remind yourself... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Deb
1st rate
This little book and even the updated version is the best any parent could have for ALL the nursery rhymes and finger games possible. Wonderful little book.
Published 11 months ago by Bobril
This little Puffin
I had to buy this for my studies after summer (HNC Early Education and CHildcare). What a brilliant book. I saves a lot of time looking up versions on websites. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Wibke
great resource
A great nursery resource. I recommend every practitioner and trainee has a copy as it has proved invaluable to me over the years.
Published 22 months ago by Helen
For teachers and nursery nurses
A fantastic resource for anyone working with young children it lacks a cd to help with unknown tunes. Read more
Published 22 months ago by noodle
This little book is a life-saver!
Superb overview of just about every singing game ever invented, with details on how to act out each one, and providing the melody for each. Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by A. J. Senior
A book for kids, not a kids' book
I have used this book for about 15 years now, and is essential for all those who are bringing up, caring or working with children. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by J. Matthews
Good reminder of favourite rhymes, songs and games
This is a good reminder of rhymes, songs and games I had forgotten from my childhood. Now it will be nice to go through them with our Granddaughter. (Must change my title! Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by Nanny
Great as a reference book
Superb reference for all those nursery rhymes I ought to have remembered. Some of them even have the music to them, so I can learn some new ones.
Published on 3 Oct 2009 by Anja B. Newman
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