Books in First Experiences series

New experiences and places can be scary for young children. The adventures of little bears Jim and Betty will help them relate to new situations and provide the opportunity for friendly discussion about what will happen in the new environment. In Betty and Jim go to School Jim and Betty learn lots in lessons with Miss Jolly and have fun with new friends at playtime. The book features delightful illustrations and photographs of teddy bears, providing lots to look at and talk about. The story is an ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences and the simple text means slightly older children can read the stories themselves. Also featuring a glossary, index and notes for parents and caregivers.

Beloved author Anne Rockwell celebrates books, the love of reading, and of course, libraries, with a gorgeous new picture book about a child’s first visit to the library!One day, a young boy visits the library for the very first time. While he’s there he listens to stories, reads books and magazines, and learns that there are also movies, crafts, chess, and puppet shows—something for everyone! With simple, lyrical text and bright illustrations that jump off the page, Library Day brings the joys of reading vividly to life.

Omer likes playing outside in the garden, in the kitchen, in the sitting room or in his bedroom - in fact he likes playing all around the house. But there are always other things going on in these places and he's often interrupted by his brothers and sisters, or his mum and dad. However, there's one special place Omer can go and play - somewhere where no one else goes. And this is Omer's favourite place of all ...

Beloved author Anne Rockwell celebrates books, the love of reading, and of course, libraries, with a gorgeous new picture book about a child’s first visit to the library!One day, a young boy visits the library for the very first time. While he’s there he listens to stories, reads books and magazines, and learns that there are also movies, crafts, chess, and puppet shows—something for everyone! With simple, lyrical text and bright illustrations that jump off the page, Library Day brings the joys of reading vividly to life.

Each title in the "First Experiences" series introduces very young children, in an amusing and friendly way, to a situation they might find themselves in for the first time. The use of simple vocabulary also enables slightly older children to read the books for themselves. The series aims to offer just the right amount of information and provide an opportunity for children and adults to share new experiences, while the illustrations are packed with things for children to look for and talk about.

Deron Goes to Nusery School is a title in the First Experiences series, a vivid new series portraying young children's very first experiences of nursery school, time with grandparents, and other events. The first time for anything can be daunting, and these books set out to familiarize children, through simple read-aloud words and beautiful photos, with what seems at first unfamiliar but will eventually become a routine part of everyday life. Set in and photographed in Ghana in West Africa, these beautiful books brilliantly capture these universal early childhood experiences from the relatively unusual and revealing perspective of a country in the developing world. In Deron Goes to Nusery School, Deron watches his mother make his new school clothes. The next day he goes with her to the school and meets his new teacher, who shows him around the school and introduces him to the other children. Playing, singing, writing, eating lunch, resting, and listening to a story are all part of Deron's exciting first day, and at the end he can't wait to go back tomorrow. Written and photographed by an award-winning author, this is a uniquely heart-warming book to share with all young children.

Meet Betsy, a little girl who's excited about doing new things. Today she is going to the swimming pool for the first time. There are so many things to see! There is a big slide and Betsy's big girl friends, Holly and Poppy, are at the pool, too. But they jump in and make a big splash. Betsy isn't sure she likes it. Will Betsy find the courage to go down the slide? A brand new series of charming first experiences books with a gorgeously classic feel.