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Rhyming books in Welsh and English

Children love the repetition and rhythm of rhymes. Here is a selection of books to share with children that aims to promote and encourage fun and enjoyable rhyme sharing for children in Wales aged 0–5, in Welsh and English. It’s rhyming fun for everyone!

  • Dwylo’n Dawnsio (bilingual)

    by Elin Meek, illustrated by Sioned Medi Evans 

    2023 2 to 4 years 

    • Interactive
    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme
    • Bilingual

    A fun introduction to traditional Welsh nursery rhymes, showing actions to join in with and including an English translation at the back. 

  • Enfawr/​Gigantic (bilingual edition)

    by author-illustrator Rob Biddulph 

    2 to 5 years 

    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme
    • Bilingual

  • Yn Debyg ond Gwahanol/​The Same But Different Too (bilingual edition)

    by Karl Newson, illustrated by Kate Hindley 

    2 to 5 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme
    • Bilingual

  • Octopus Shocktopus!

    by Peter Bently, illustrated by Steven Lenton 

    2021 2 to 7 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books

    One day, a huge pink octopus appears on the roof of a young family’s house, and despite the fire brigade’s best efforts, it seems that it’s there to stay! Peter Bently’s wonderfully crafted rhyming story is brilliant to read aloud.

  • Deg Deinosor Bach / Ten Little Dinosaurs

    by Mike Brownlow, illustrated by Simon Rickerty 

    2016 2 to 9 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme

    A rampage through the world of dinosaurs from the perspective of little dinosaurs.

  • Octopws Sioctopws!

    by Peter Bently, illustrated by Steven Lenton 

    2 to 5 years 

    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme
    • Funny

  • Giraffes Can’t Dance / Y Jiraff Na Allai Ddawnsio

    by Giles Andreae, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees 

    2000 4 to 7 years 

    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme
    • Bilingual

    A lovely book about finding a way to do what you love, with lovely rhymes in both English and Welsh.

  • Dau Mewn Cae

    by Ceri Wyn Jones, illustrated by Adrian Reynolds 

    2015 2 to 9 years 

    • Picture books

    A rhyming story about two rugby-loving brothers.

  • Eliffant yn fy Nghegin! / Elephant in my Kitchen!

    by Smriti Halls, illustrated by Ella Okstad 

    2018 2 to 9 years 

    • Picture books

  • Ble Wyt Ti, Bwci Bo? / Where are you, Bwci Bo?

    by Joanna Davies, illustrated by Steven Goldstone 

    2023 4 to 7 years 

    • Around the world
    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme
    • Bilingual

    Join the Bwci Bos, the little monsters, as they explore the world. One monster loves the woods, another enjoys the ocean, and with monsters singing the praises of the desert, rainforest, Arctic and even space, there is much to discover in this delightful book. Which place do you think is the best?

  • Monsters Not Allowed

    by Tracey Hammett, illustrated by Jan McCafferty 

    4 to 5 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme

    School is only fun with a monster in class! 

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