"Repetition of rhymes and singing supports language and literacy development" ? the BookTrust This beautifully illustrated selection of favourite nursery rhymes is ideal for sharing with little ones at story time, play time or any time! Familiar rhymes encourage language development, and with its hard-wearing chunky board pages, this a great gift for first libraries and to share with little ones from birth. AGES: 0 plus SELLING POINTS: . Favourite rhymes to read aloud and recite . Encourages early language skills . Colourful illustrations engage young children