The classic children's game book. Full color. ALA Notable Children's Book.
Each Peach Pear Plum (Picture Puffin)
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"Each Peach Pear Plum. I spy Tom Thumb!" In this engaging, interactive book for the very young, familiar nursery-rhyme characters such as Mother Hubbard and Baby Bunting sneak their way into the gentle drawings. Even young children who might not know all the fairy-tale stars can find them lurking in the cupboard, on the stairs, or deep in the woods. In the happy finale, the whole cast meets up for plum pie in the sun, where the little one on your lap will gleefully find everyone. An American Library Association Notable Book. (Baby to preschooler)
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About the Author
Between 1975 and 1994 Janet and Allan Ahlberg created thirty-seven extraordinary books together. Their titles have been translated into twenty one languages and their books have won many UK and international awards including the Kate Greenaway Medal (twice) and the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award. Their bestselling titles include The Baby's Catalogue, Peepo! and The Jolly Postman. Allan lives in Bath.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:School & Library Binding
I was introduced to this book during my language arts class for elementary education majors. Our wonderful professor read this book to us as a read aloud experience. All of us being adults was abosolutely fasinated by this book. We were all trying to find the charatcers on each page and each one of us fell in love with this book. This book is so much fun but it also gives young children the chance to learn how to read by hearing the rhyming words used throughout the book. I have read this book to several children and I cannot express to you enough how much each one of them love this book. Please purchase this book!!!!!!!!! I insure you it will be a treasure for your child and you as well.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:School & Library Binding
I am in college right now, and my mother called me up a few days ago to ask me if I could order "Each Peach Pear Plum" for her "adopted grandson." I immediately went back to my childhood, reminiscing about how this was always my very favourite of all books. I mean, I GREW UP with this thing. Whenever my mom and I would go to the library when I was little, I would ALWAYS HAVE to check this book out, so finally in 1985, when I was 5 years old, she gave me my own copy, and I've cherished it ever since. I learned to memorise every line, and to this day, I can repeat the entire story from start to finish without even thinking twice!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Kate woods
Format:Paperback
This is a book that I was first introduced to during an English lesson during my PGCE course. After just one reading I have had to go out and buy my very own copy.
I was in awe of the magical combination of rhyme and illustration.
The rhyming text is based aroung a game of 'I spy'. There is a lot of rhyme and repition which is very appealing to young children.
The book is cleverly crafted to incorporate many well known fairytale and nursery rhyme characters and your job as the reader is to spot them!
The Rhymed verses give youngsters clues about who they can look for in each beautiful picture.
The book is a wonderful way to introduce children to the world of rhyme and with a second reading the children will be joining in with you.
As a basis for classroom work it could be used in many different ways. The children could be encouraged to create their own 'I spy' stories with hidden characters to fool the reader.
'Each Peach Pear Plum' is an excellent example of the joys of picture books, it is simple and fun yet intricate and detailed.
I challenge you to be unswayed by its charms.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Format:Paperback
I would recommend this book to children of all ages although mostly for younger kids. It is the sort of book that little ones can often recite along to and it is well written. I myself loved it as a child and still recite it whenever i feel the need.
I would recommend it if you are considering buying this book. Do not read on if you do not wish to 'sample' the book.
Each Peach Pear Plum, I spy Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb in the cupboard, I spy Mother Hubbard,
Mother Hubbard on the stairs, I spy the three bears,
Three Bears out hunting I spy Baby Bunting,
Baby Bunting fast asleep, I spy Bo Peep,
Bo Peep up the Hill, I spy Jack and Jill,
Jack and Jill in the ditch, spy the wicked with,
Wicked witch over the wood, I spy Robin Hood,
Robin Hood in his den, I spy the Bears again.
Three Bears still hunting, they spy Baby Bunting,
Baby Bunting safe and dry, I spy Plum Pie,
Plum Pie in the Sun, I spy everyone
I would recommend it if you are considering buying this book. Do not read on if you do not wish to 'sample' the book.
Each Peach Pear Plum, I spy Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb in the cupboard, I spy Mother Hubbard,
Mother Hubbard on the stairs, I spy the three bears,
Three Bears out hunting I spy Baby Bunting,
Baby Bunting fast asleep, I spy Bo Peep,
Bo Peep up the Hill, I spy Jack and Jill,
Jack and Jill in the ditch, spy the wicked with,
Wicked witch over the wood, I spy Robin Hood,
Robin Hood in his den, I spy the Bears again.
Three Bears still hunting, they spy Baby Bunting,
Baby Bunting safe and dry, I spy Plum Pie,
Plum Pie in the Sun, I spy everyone
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Ulyyf
Format:Board book
This is a good book of a few rhyming couplets featuring fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters, perfect length to catch the attention of a young child - and enough detail in the pictures to keep the attention of an older one!
For those people who are concerned about this sort of thing, there are some references to "the Wicked Witch" (she's not shown being any more wicked than anybody else, and she eats pie with her neighbors at the end. Wicked is just her name, I guess) in the book, and there are also a few images of the three bears being very careless with guns while hunting. I don't find that this hampers our enjoyment of this book, but if these are sensitive topics for your family, you may want to check the book out of the library before committing to a purchase.
For those people who are concerned about this sort of thing, there are some references to "the Wicked Witch" (she's not shown being any more wicked than anybody else, and she eats pie with her neighbors at the end. Wicked is just her name, I guess) in the book, and there are also a few images of the three bears being very careless with guns while hunting. I don't find that this hampers our enjoyment of this book, but if these are sensitive topics for your family, you may want to check the book out of the library before committing to a purchase.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:School & Library Binding
A fantastic book for young readers. My youngest son, now in the first grade, recently read this book for the first time. Not from memorization, but actually read the book. A must read for all ages. This book intriques the young listener then becomes a good first book for new readers. My sons have this book memorized! I do too!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Kate woods
Format:Paperback
This is a book that I was first introduced to during an English lesson during my PGCE course. After just one reading I have had to go out and buy my very own copy.
I was in awe of the magical combination of rhyme and illustration.
The rhyming text is based aroung a game of 'I spy'. There is a lot of rhyme and repition which is very appealing to young children.
The book is cleverly crafted to incorporate many well known fairytale and nursery rhyme characters and your job as the reader is to spot them!
The Rhymed verses give youngsters clues about who they can look for in each beautiful picture.
The book is a wonderful way to introduce children to the world of rhyme and with a second reading the children will be joining in with you.
As a basis for classroom work it could be used in many different ways. The children could be encouraged to create their own 'I spy' stories with hidden characters to fool the reader.
'Each Peach Pear Plum' is an excellent example of the joys of picture books, it is simple and fun yet intricate and detailed.
I challenge you to be unswayed by its charms.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great book for children
I just bought this book for a friend. My children (no grown) had this as pre-schoolers, and can still recite it. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Suzette Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 plus stars
Brilliant . Both my kids love it. I could read It to them over and over brings back memories from my own childhood
Published 1 month ago by Fi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book!
I loved this book as a child and now my daughter loves it too. She is about 20 months old. She is just starting to put words together and can say "there she/he/it is" when... Read more
Published 1 month ago by I. Marcus
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty boring
I remember when this book was really popular, but then, as now, I don't know why. Story's kinda dull and the illustrations are just so-so. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kathleen D. Fennell
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites
I remember reading this to my little brother so I had to get it for my son. The pictures are beautiful and the story is a lot of fun. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michele
5.0 out of 5 stars
What goes around, comes around!
I read this book so often to my children when they were young, I practically have it memorized and can still recite most of it. I have now purchased it for my first grandchild. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Patti Schultz
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is an all time favorite
This was a favorite of my grandchildren (ages 30 and 27 now). It is my first choice for baby gifts!
Published 3 months ago by Kathy Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars
babyshower gift
British authors write a charming rhyming tale of well known characters. Great book for reading to small kids. Imaginative pictures that will entertain parents and children alike! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Beth Weaver
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome book
This book is a favorite of my son, he loves spotting the various people that on that page. Something that even my wife didn't catch within the book, (and she's read this book since... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Thomas Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun for grandkids
This is a great book for sharing with grandkids (2, 3, and 5). They had fun finding the hidden pictures.
Published 3 months ago by Nancy S. Clark
