So Beautiful
A Ticket To Ride: Stories & Rhymes by Sue Wickstead is a most beautiful book for children aged five years and older. Whatever your age, these rhymes will delight you.
The book covers a variety of topics from bumble bees to lions, from arks to buses. There is something here for everyone to enjoy.
There are unique takes on familiar rhymes such as Jingle Bells, and stories such as Noah’s Ark. Sue Wickstead gives a new, fresh perspective that entertains not only the children, but the adult reading aloud too.
All the poems are beautifully illustrated. Each picture is a wealth of information and colour. It is a starting point for discussions with our children.
Sue Wickstead always produces the most beautiful books that will enhance any child’s personal library.
The poems are various line and verse lengths. All have a good bouncy rhythm.
Did I have a favourite poem? Definitely. I loved Bossy Cat best. I could definitely recognise my cat’s traits in Emmy.
Give the child in your life a treat, and buy them a copy of A Ticket To Ride today.
I received a free copy via Rachel’s Random Resources for a blog tour. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
JULIA WILSON
A Ticket to Ride
Around the corner and up the hill,
Jumping off when the bus stops still.
Animals and friends hop on and off the bus
as it travels through lands near and far,
on special days and everyday afternoons.
On this journey, you can meet everything from cats
and elephants to one very celebratory bee, telling jokes
and adding their opinions. This collection of light-hearted poems
and stories is perfect for a cosy afternoon with your own Nanny.
Any Purchase/Pre-order Links –
amazon.co.uk https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ticket-Ride-Stories-Rhymes-ebook/dp/B0FLWKVSS7/
Amazon .com https://www.amazon.com/Ticket-Ride-Stories-Rhymes-ebook/dp/B0FLWKVSS7/
Waterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-ticket-to-ride/sue-wickstead/9781916392373
Author Bio –
“‘A Ticket to Ride’, Sue’s latest book, is a collection of stories and rhymes packed with cheerful poems, silly stories, knock-knock jokes, and adventures that leap off the page.”
Sue Wickstead is a children’s author and has written picture storybooks inspired by her adventures with a Playbus and her experiences as a teacher and play worker.
The Playbus was a double-decker bus where children could come and play; it was full of toys, fancy dress clothes, books, games, arts and crafts materials. A bus for children to could come along and safely play; it was a lot of fun for children and adults too.
Initially, Sue wrote a photographic history book about the Playbus, which, following questions from children, led her to tell stories that grew into fictional tales.
Some of Sue’s stories are about her bus adventures and tales involving playtime, some of her stories and singing rhymes are inspired by her playtimes with her grandchildren.
Sue’s latest collection, ‘A Ticket to Ride’, is a collection of stories and rhymes.
Sue enjoys engaging and inspiring children with their reading and writing, she loves to promote reading for pleasure and developing a love of books, words and stories.
Sue lives in the Southeast of England.
Social Media Links –
You can follow Sue on Social Media:
Facebook: – Author Page Sue Wickstead – Author
Twitter https://twitter.com/JayJayBus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayjaybusbooks/
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-wickstead-a47292a0/
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