Selected Pie Corbett (4 results)

Condition: Very Good. 1754399284. 8/5/2025 1:08:04 PM.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Moira Maclean; Colin Maclean (illustrator). 1st Edition. Hardcover with full-colour illustrated boards (no dust jacket was issued) 128 pages Condition: Fine / As new (see the 20+ high-resolution photos provided with this listing). The book is bright, clean and tight with no inscriptions, no ownership marks, no stickers, no library stamps, and no writing anywhere. The glossy illustrated boards remain exceptionally fresh with only the most minimal, almost imperceptible shelf-rubbing at the very tips of the spine and corners. Spine is square and uncreased. All 128 pages are crisp, bright white, and completely unmarked. The endpapers (colourful diamond-pattern with whimsical animals) are pristine. A beautiful, gift-quality copy that appears almost unread. Detailed Description: The true 1989 first-edition hardcover (the scarce full 128-page version ? later reprints from 2000 onward are shorter paperbacks with only 96 pages and different ISBNs). This is the beloved classic anthology that preserves the rich oral tradition of British (and international) children's playground culture. Selected by poet and educator Pie Corbett and gloriously illustrated throughout in full colour by Moira and Colin Maclean, it is a magical celebration of rhymes, games, songs and play that links generations. Pie Corbett is a leading British poet, storyteller, educationalist and anthologist. A former primary headteacher, lecturer and OFSTED inspector, he has written or edited more than 250 books for children and teachers. He is best known as the creator of the highly successful "Talk for Writing" approach and for his popular poetry collections (including Evidence of Dragons). He has compiled many bestselling anthologies of playground rhymes, songs and games. Moira and Colin Maclean are a renowned husband-and-wife illustration team whose warm, lively and humorous artwork has delighted generations of children. Specialising in nursery rhymes, playground books and picture books, they have illustrated numerous Kingfisher titles as well as classics such as Mother Goose Rhymes, Baby's First Bible and the Nursery Village series. Their colourful, expressive style perfectly captures the joy and energy of traditional children's play. Contents include Action Rhymes and Singing Games - We are off to Timbuctoo", "Follow my Bangalory Man", "Polly Perkin", "Did you ever see a lassie?" - "Here we go dancing Jingo-ring", "Do you know the Muffin Man?", "Wallflowers", "Lou, lou, skip to me lou", "In and out the dusty bluebells", Dancing Rings and Games - Warm-ups, The Echo Game, The Name Game Hand-Clapping Rhymes - Warm-ups, The Echo Game, The Name Game, "Pat-a-cake", "Pease porridge hot", plus vertical clapping patterns. Dipping and Counting-Out Rhymes - "The one who gets to number two", "Eeny meeny miny mo", "Icker backer", "Ip dip dip", Skipping and Ball-Bouncing - Full "Types of Bounces" double-page spread showing ten different ways to bounce a ball against a wall (Overs, Unders, Onesies, Twosies, Dropsies, Bouncies, Backsies, Turnsies, Clapsies, Stampsies) with delightful illustrations. Hiding, Guessing, Tickling and Chasing - "Peek-a-boo", "Handy dandy", "Blind Man's Buff", "I Draw a Snake", "Riddle-me-ree" (full double-page spread pp.100-101 with classic riddles: Little Nancy Etticoat, Two brothers we are, Thirty white horses, Old Mother Twitchett, In marble halls, etc.) Comprehensive Index of Rhymes and Games + Subject Index Special features: Gorgeous colour endpapers with diamond pattern Full preface and detailed acknowledgements showing the extensive research across UK schools. Clear instructional notes, music notation where needed, and step-by-step game rules throughout. Large, vibrant, child-friendly illustrations on almost every page. This is the definitive edition for anyone wanting to revive traditional playground culture ? perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, homeschoolers, or collectors of children's folklore and illustrated books. Out of print in this beautiful hardcover format.

Condition: Very Good. MOIRA & COLIN MACLEAN (illustrator). 32pp, 8 x 9 inches, p.o.n.