Books in First Experiences series

Jane and Tom are waiting for a new baby! Mum and Dad and Granny are waiting too. Even Splat the cat is curious about the new baby. When will the baby arrive?This is an ideal book to share with a young child who is waiting for a new brother or sister. Jane and Tom discover about babies and families and how it is that God cares for everyone...including the new baby.

“Engaging, soothing, and informative—just right for inquisitive young readers.” —School Library Journal Beloved author Anne Rockwell celebrates nature and the outdoors with a gorgeous new picture book about a child’s first mountain hike!A young girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time. As they climb up and up the path, they see everything from a friendly toad to a prickly porcupine, tall leafy trees to tiny red berries. Anne Rockwell and her daughter, artist Lizzy Rockwell, celebrate a day the little girl will never forget, especially when she reaches the mountain’s summit. With simple, lyrical text and bright illustrations that jump off the page, Hiking Day brings the joys of spending an afternoon outdoors to life.

Meet Betsy, a little girl who’s excited about doing new things. Today is her first day at school. But when she arrives with Daddy and Rufus the dog, it's very noisy and she doesn't know anyone. Betsy doesn't want Daddy to go and she holds on to his buttons. But who is that little girl playing tea parties by herself in her very own pretend-cafe? A new friend for Betsy, perhaps! A brand new series of charming first experiences books with a gorgeously classic feel.