Books in First Experience series

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.

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.

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 ...

Even young children can understand the science of sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste, thanks to these simple explanations and safe, easy experiments. “Super book. Each of the five senses is explained using correct terminology...followed by a series of experiments. Colorful cartoons clarify the instructions. This book is sure to be a hit with teachers and children who love ‘to do science’ at home.”—School Library Journal.

Katie and her family are moving to a new house. Digger the dog is coming too. Katie's friend is helping her to pack away her new toys. Katie wonders what her new home will be like? Will it be as nice as the old one? What will her friends do when she leaves? This is an ideal book to share with a young child who is waiting to move house. Katie and Max discover about what it's like to pack up all your toys and say goodbye to friends and places. Katie discovers how God is with her and helping all the time. Lok out for the digger the dog who is hiding in each picture in this book.

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.

"Super book... sure to be a hit with teachers and children who love 'to do science' at home."--School Library JournalEven young children can understand the science behind the five senses, thanks to these simple explanations and safe experiments. Do people with big ears hear better than people with small ones? Test it out by making paper "ear trumpets" that amplify sound. Or, using everyday items, create an optical device that magnifies objects. Kids will learn what makes things feel hot and cold, how scratch and sniff cards work, why salt is salty and sugar sweet, and how all the senses work together.