Early years: first experiences

Book SynopsisWell done! Try to get dressed alone - well done! Tidy your things away - well done! Help to make a cake- well done! This small book encourages children to do things alone or to help others. The First Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.

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Book SynopsisThis book shows in fun, colourful illustrations the many ways we move. Bright pictures and text explain the different methods we use to travel, and to transport goods and various things. In this book you will see people who walk, are pushed in a buggy, use a wheelchair, or use a car, and pictures of a bicycle, a racing car, a bus, tanker, lorry, tractor, roller skates, a van, a boat, a yacht, and a hot air balloon. The Tarantula Early Learners series takes simple and essential topics and makes them easy, and fun to learn. There are 12 books in the series. Their colourful illustrations and friendly style - with titles such as 1 2 3, A B C, and Time make them perfect pre-school books. These books have appealing pictures and are suitable for reading aloud, again and again.

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Book SynopsisTomorrow I’ll be all the things I tried to be today: Adventurous, Strong, Smart, Curious, Creative, Confident, & Brave. And if I wasn’t one of them, I know that it’s OK. Turn the pages through a world filled with positive and beautifully hand-lettered words of widsom, inspiration, and motivation. As this book reminds readers, tomorrow is another day, full of endless opportunities - all you have to do is decide to make the day yours. This smaller board book edition of the New York Times best-selling picture book is perfect for tiny hands, and brings the inspirational message to the youngest readers.

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Book SynopsisMouse’s Big Day is a warm and funny story about friendship, that’s perfect for any child who is starting school or nursery.It’s Mouse’s first day at school and she’s feeling a little nervous . . . in fact, she doesn’t want to go at all. Luckily, there’s a class full of new friends waiting for her and lots of fun to be had at Twit Twoo School. Can Mouse find the confidence to join in with her classmates and learn just how brilliant school can be? Join Mouse, Frog, Rabbit, Mole, Owl and their teacher, Miss Hoot, at their fun-filled treetop school. With a cast of adorable animal characters and bright, bold, distinctive illustrations from the award-winning Lydia Monks, illustrator of the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series, the Twit Twoo School series is sure to delight young children.Twit Twoo School: warm and witty stories, perfect for every preschooler. Share more exciting school adventures in Frog Hops Off! and Rabbit Races Ahead!Trade ReviewLittle Mouse has started school and she is very nervous... Lydia Monks perfectly captures the mix of feelings. Great summer reading for Reception newbies in September. * Angels & Urchins *A warm and funny story about friendship, and the perfect picture book to offer encouragement to any child who is starting school or nursery. * Lancashire Evening Post *A sweet story about Mouse's first day at Treetop School. The colours and characters zing off the page in Monks' gorgeously bright, cheerful style. * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisThe Susie & Sam series is a charming collection of illustrated stories about the new events and first experiences that most young children will encounter in everyday life. In Susie & Sam Go to the Museum the twins go the museum with their mum and dad. Sam is worried the museum will be boring. When the family get there, Susie and Sam love the dinosaurs, and animals, costumes, model steam engines, vases from ancient Rome and mummies from Egypt. They also look at some musical instruments. The story is presented in a helpful, positive and reassuring way with bright, fun pictures. This book is also available in the 12-book shrinkwrapped set.

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Book SynopsisJump! A kangeroo jumps and so does a frog! You can jump over a puddle, or jump on a trampoline, or jump into the pool! Just bend your knees and jump! This small book explores the idea of how things jump - including us. The First Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.

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Book SynopsisOops! Fell over! Oops, as the tower of building bricks fell down! Oops! Spilled some water. Oops! Never mind! This 32 page book explores the idea that things don't always go to plan, but teaches a young child not to worry too much about little mishaps. The First Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.

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Book SynopsisStop! Stop when you reach the road. Stop when you've eaten enough. Stop spinning when you get dizzy. Stop! This small book explores the idea of how and when we should stop, with a little help. The First Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.

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Book SynopsisFrom the multiple award-winning creator of Small in the City and the illustrator of I Talk Like a River comes a fresh and moving look at memories, filtered through the mind of a child.Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book AwardTucked in bed at a new apartment, a boy and his mother trade favorite memories. Some are idyllic, like a picnic with Dad, but others are more surprising: a fall from a bike into soft piled hay, the smell of an old oil lamp when a rainstorm blew the power out.Now it’s just the two of them, and the house where all those memories happened is far away. But maybe someday, this will be a favorite memory, too: happy and sad, an end and a beginning intertwined.In a series of warm and wistful vignettes, as achingly fleeting as childhood memories always become, Sydney Smith takes us into the mind of a young person processing a bevy of complex emotions during a major life change. Do You Remember?

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Book Synopsis Shell, wave, starfish, crab, ball, bucket, spade, hat… introduce your little ones to the words they'll encounter all around them at the seaside.The Seaside in 100 words introduces a range of different scenes and objects. With bold colours and a silky-feel cover that add visual and tactile interest, this fun book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, introduces language skills and supports emotional intelligence. From things to take to the beach – hat, beach ball, sun cream, towell, spade – to foods we might eat – sandwiches, lolly, apple, banana, ice cream – to creatures we might see – turtle, octopus, whale, seagull, dolphin, fish, seahorse – this title covers all the words which young children might encounter at the beach. As Trade Review“A guide to the seaside for the very young, exploring words such as wave, starfish, crab and ball. Part of the My World in 100 Words series.” * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisFollowing the success of his first picture book, The Magic Moment, musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin (Bressie) is back with another important life lesson for young children, beautifully brought to life by illustrator Sheena Dempsey.When Freddie sees all the presents his friend Ben gets for his birthday, he feels a bit sad Nana teaches Freddie how to be thankful for everything he has together they count all the wonderful things in their lives. This gratitude trick is a helpful technique for dealing with the uncomfortable and often confusing feelings of jealousy that children inevitably encounter.Praise for Take Five:Take Five explores the difficult feeling of jealousy, in a sweet story that teaches the value of being grateful for what one has.' Sunday IndependentA genuinely useful book for anxious children.' Irish IndependentPraise for The Magic Moment:The sort of book that could be genuinely helpful to an anxious child.' The Irish TimesTeaches children a really simple and effective mindfulness technique for managing big feelings.' Dr Malie CoyneA book with an important message.' Irish Independent

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Book SynopsisWhat goes 'VROOM,' 'BEEP' and 'SCREECH'?For fans of the bestselling Amazing Machines series, this is a perfect way for young children to learn all about sounds in a colourful, engaging way, with their favourite machines!

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Book SynopsisFrom Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez comes this beautiful and inclusive picture book about all the different ways to make a family.Families come in many different shapes and forms -- but they all teach you how to be strong and show you how loved you are.Alongside a sweet and simple narrative, the warm illustrations tell their own story. Beginning with Sofia Sanchez's adopted family, readers will meet families with two moms and two dads, families with single parents, and kids raised by grandparents, guardians, or older siblings. Big families, small families, extended families, blended families, and mixed race families -- including parents with their own differences that make them unique, too.This heartwarming companion book to 2021's You Are Enough highlights the important message that families aren't just the people you live with. They include the people in your school, your community, and the people you choose who love you

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Book SynopsisLittle Lion needs a haircut! Follow along as he and his dad go to the barber shop in this lighthearted board book - a must-read for toddlers.

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Book SynopsisWhen Janey gets tired of hearing that she is not big enough to do the fun stuff, she decides that she is not big enough to do the boring stuff either. No high dive? No chores. No roller coaster? No bedtime. But Janey''s plan backfires when it''s time for the first day of pre-school. Janey quickly learns being a big girl means making big-girl decisions, no matter what.

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Book SynopsisTopsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Topsy and Tim join the local football club. Along with their friends, they practice their skills, including dribbling a ball around cones. Then they play a proper game. It''s so much fun that Topsy and Tim want to play football every day! Children who are starting to be interested in football will love to read about all the details of the club.

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Book SynopsisTopsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim Have Itchy Heads, the twins catch head lice at school! Mummy isn''t too pleased at first but soon she finds a good way of getting rid of the itchy problem!A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through ''first experiences'', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy and Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. These wonderful books deserve a place on every child''s bookshelves.

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Book SynopsisChildren and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether it's being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance. Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Praise for I Can Do It Myself Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come. The Wall Street Journal Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment. The Horn Book Awards The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Trade ReviewShort and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come. * Wall Street Journal *Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment. * The Horn Book *

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Book SynopsisThis book simply sets out some guidelines for young children for how to keep safe without stopping the fun! It explores topics such as crossing the road, water, bike riding, bullying and stranger danger. Our Special World is a series of books offering a simple text and photographs that help young children learn about the world around them. The books seek to show the diverse nature of the world with lots of photographs of children with a disability and from different ethnic backgrounds. Each book includes questions to promote speaking and listening skills. They are perfect for early years learning.Table of Contents 1: People who keep you safe 1: Where you live 1: Crossing the road 1: At the playground 1: On your bike and scooter 1: By water 1: Night-time safety 1: Friends and bullies 1: Strangers 1: Trust your feelings 1: Word bank 1: Index

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Book SynopsisOn days when your faith is shaken, remember...A seed falls to the ground. A child moves away from home. Can life bloom in a new place?With gentle storytelling and poetic language, Joanna Rowland explores what it means to have hope--hope that things will get better, hope that you are cared for even when things are hard, and hope that new growth is waiting to burst forth, just around the corner.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated picture book for children who are starting school for the first time. Going to school is a huge change for young children, this book encourages children to discover the joy of learning new things, meeting new people and having new experiences. Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class. Written by a trained psychotherapist, journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's book artist, this is part of an acclaimed and successful series of picture-book non-fiction for Early Years. Books in the series give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. They are excellent tools for teachers to use during classroom discussions.

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Book SynopsisIt's time for Piper Puppy's first swimming lesson! She's a bit worried about how it will go but ends up having a great time blowing bubbles and splashing about with her friends. This reassuring story is perfect for sharing with young children.Poor Piper is a bit nervous about her first swimming lesson, but she cheers up when she sees all her friends at the pool and realises that she can take things at her own pace. She paddles, blows bubbles with Mummy and makes big splashes before using a float to swim all the way across the little pool. The story breaks down the different aspects of learning to swim, helping with a very common childhood worry and aiming to allay the fears of all fearful little swimmers.With a picture glossary at the beginning to introduce new vocabulary and a fun activity at the end to encourage children to come back to the story time and time again.Also available: Piper Puppy Starts School, Piper Puppy Visits the Dentist

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Book SynopsisThis fun lift-the-flap book helps reassure common preschool worries and encourages children to talk about their feelings.Find Out About: Worries helps curious preschoolers through common anxieties - like separation anxiety and fear of the dark - an encourages mindful thinking and empathetic behaviour. Featuring friendly child characters and familiar situations, they will find answers and reassurance when they are feeling worried. With fun flaps to lift and a memory game at the end, this is an excellent book for children and parents to share together.Also available: Find Out About: Feelings, Find Out About: Kindness, Find Out About: Families, Find Out About: Saving Our Planet, Find Out About: Standing Up to Racism

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Book SynopsisFind out all about how children all around the world live in this fun lift-the-flap book.Find Out About: Children Like Me helps curious preschoolers learn about what children like them all around the world like to eat, what they do for fun and who they live with. Featuring friendly child characters and familiar situations, this book shows how different people live and encourages children to behave with empathy and inclusivity. With fun flaps to lift, this is an excellent, interactive book for children and their parents and carers to share together. The recap game at the end encourages children to go back into the book and talk about what they have learned on their empathy journey.Also available: Animals, Feelings, Kindness, Things That Go, Saving Our Planet, Standing Up to Racism, Families

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Book Synopsis_______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes another story about Little Owl... and this time he does NOT want to make new friends! Little Owl doesn't want to play with Small Squirrel. No, no, NO! He wants to play with his bestest best toy, Hedge. Besides, friends are no fun, right? Small Squirrel talks too much and eats all the cinnamon buns too. But what if this new friendship involves adventures with bears and ghosts and all sorts of exciting things? It looks like Little Owl is in for the most fun day EVER! From the creators of Little Owl's Egg, Little Owl's First Day, Little Owl's Bedtime and Little Owl's Bathtime comes another gloriously heart-warming and imaginative story. Filled with Alison Brown's beautiful artwork, it's perfect for any little ones worried about making friends.Trade ReviewBeautifully illustrated by Alison Brown, this is a charming book for keeps * Irish Examiner on LITTLE OWL'S EGG *Debi Gliori is an experienced and award-winning author, and her ability to write an engaging and well-crafted story shines through * Muff and Teacake on DRAGON LOVES PENGUIN *

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Book SynopsisMeet The Googlies by Jo Lodge! In Frog at the Farm, young children will learn their first farmyard words and noises!Bold, googly eyes and a sliding mechanism bring this adorable frog to life, while little children share the simple story and point at the bold pictures. An ideal book for babies, this title combines brilliant illustrations, a simple story and first words – a perfect introduction to farm animals for your little one! Read more in the series with Lemur Goes Vroom; Touch Your Nose, Koala and Tiger at the Beach.

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Book SynopsisMeet The Googlies by Jo Lodge! In Tiger At The Beach, children will learn their first summer holiday words! Bold, googly eyes and a sliding mechanism bring this adorable tiger to life, while children share the simple story and point at the bold pictures. An ideal book for babies, this title combines brilliant illustrations, a simple story and first words – a perfect introduction to summer words for your little one! Read more in the series with Let’s Play, Cheetah; It's Lunchtime, Monkey!; Time For Bed, Panda; Let's Go Out, Elephant and Frog At The Farm

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Book SynopsisIntroduce your little one to the joys of construction in this interactive activity book full of building fun! Use the cardboard cut outs to make a blueprint or fill your toolbox with a hammer, shovel, hard hat, and more!My First Construction Site is the perfect start for boys and girls to learn about construction. Assemble your toolbox, set up safety cones, use your bulldozer to push gravel and dirt, and lift beams and building materials with your crane. Learn all about big trucks and machines, including dump trucks, cement mixers, excavators, and more. This uniquely designed sturdy activity book will encourage creativity and hours of fun as kids discover everything on the construction site.This interactive book features: Lift-the-flap peekaboo panels and removable cardboard cut-outs that pop up, including a hammer, screwdriver, shovel, safety vest and glasses, and more Sturdy board book style format My First Construction Site: Is perfect for architects and builders who want to introduce their child to the fun world of construction A fun game and activity for children and adults alike Encourages kids to learn more about the world around them Promotes fine motor skills and cognitive development Inspires imagination and creativity Makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, or architecture enthusiast Don’t miss out on the other activity books in the series: My First Campout, My First Golf Bag, and more!

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Book SynopsisEver wanted to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls? Learn how to tell the difference between a vertebrae and an invertebrate. Discover how bees make honey, design your own beetle, and much more in this exciting book bursting with fun facts, quizzes, word searches, and mazes. The perfect introduction to Bear Grylls, adventurer, writer and television presenter, for younger fans, full of fun illustrations and facts and over 60 stickers.

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Book SynopsisGet ready to eat with the classic Sophie la girafe toy, in this boardbook full of gentle messages for mealtime success.Sophie is feeling hungry. Join her at the table for a delicious meal in this book specially made for little ones trying their first tastes. This short story is perfect for reading aloud with babies and toddlers. Each scene presents first words from around the home, making it the ideal book for little ones just starting to talk, while textured pages will engage even the youngest babies' senses.For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips for your weaning journey, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble.Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books.Designed for reading together with your baby or toddler, this would also make the perfect baby shower or new baby gift.

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Book SynopsisA delightful wordbook, filled with pictures of friendly animals to meet on the way to the shops. Toddlers can explore a greengrocer, see delicious treats in a bakery window, visit a toyshop, and lots more. On every page, there are new words to say, from toys and food to clothes and animal sounds.

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Book SynopsisLittle Meerkat flies into one big panic after waking up to find the whole meerkat gang has disappeared! Luckily, Small Elephant and Mini Monkey stumble across Little Meerkat during the big panic, and offer to help find the missing meerkat gang.

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Book SynopsisHow will I know what to do? Will they be friendly? Will I enjoy it? Reading Nursery with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! There’s a FIRST TIME for everything! Young children’s lives are full of new experiences, and these books help make these enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.Trade ReviewFirst Time series “Each book addresses an issue relevant to preschoolers' lives. Children in the illustrations are shown engaging in new experiences, always smiling, while surrounded by loving adults and friends. The pleasant cartoon art features uncluttered, brightly colored scenes.” * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisWhat will happen? Will it hurt? Will you stay with me? Reading Dentist with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children’s lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child. Use these books as a starting point to talk to your child and help them to understand and prepare for these events, and to share any worries they may have.Trade Review“Each book in the First Time series addresses an issue relevant to preschoolers' lives. Children in the illustrations are shown engaging in new experiences, always smiling, while surrounded by loving adults and friends. The pleasant cartoon art features uncluttered, brightly colored scenes.” * School Library Journal *

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