First Experiences – serie

This charmingly illustrated book is a perfect way to introduce little children to the idea of going to the doctor. The simple, reassuring text goes through each stage of the process, while Stephen Cartwright's timeless illustrations are full of gentle fun and lots of details to spot and talk about together.

This charmingly illustrated book is a perfect way to get little children used to the idea of going to the hospital. Clear, reassuring text explains each part of the process, while Stephen Cartwright's timeless illustrations are full of gentle humour, and interesting details to spot and talk about together.

First experiences are a regular occurence for small children and sharing books is a good way to prepare them for what to expect. A cheerful, reassuring story about a boy visiting the dentist for the first time. Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, best known for his much-loved Poppy and Sam books.

This book gently introduces young children to the idea of moving house. The classic illustrations by Stephen Cartwright are full of fun details to look at and talk about together, and the simple text explains each part of the process in a reassuring way.

This book introduces young children to the idea of welcoming a new baby into the family. Stephen Cartwright's illustrations are full of warmth and details to talk about, and the text explains what to expect in a gentle and reassuring way.

This book gently introduces young children to the idea of going to school for the first time. The simple, reassuring text explains what to expect, and the charming illustrations by Stephen Cartwright are full of fun details to look at and talk about together.

It'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

Join Piper and Finn for a new adventure, where they stay with their grandparents for the very first time!Piper is SO excited to see Granny and Pops. She packs an overnight bag with her favourite dinosaur pyjamas - and Hippety, Hoggle and Bear (her cuddly toys) of course! - and they all ride the train to their house. But all of a sudden, Piper starts to worry about being away from Mummy and Daddy. Can Granny and Pops plan a day of fun and help Piper and Finn enjoy their very first night away from home?A fun first experience story that will help to reassure little ones who are worried about staying away from home. Also available: Piper the Puppy: First Day At School Piper the Puppy: Visits The DoctorPiper the Puppy: Goes SwimmingPiper the Puppy: Goes on HolidayPiper the Puppy: And the New Baby

Mummy and Daddy have some VERY exciting news . . . Piper the Puppy is going to be a big sister for the first time!But as Piper learns more about the baby growing in Mummy's tummy, she starts to worry . . . What if she doesn't have room in her bed for the baby?What if the baby cries all night? Luckily, Mummy, Daddy, Granny, Pops, her older brother Finn and even her cuddly toys - Hippety, Hoggle and Bear - are all there to help reassure Piper just in time! A gentle, reassuring first experience story about the excitement and nerves that come with waiting for a new sibling to arrive. Also available: Piper the Puppy: First Day At School Piper the Puppy: Visits The DoctorPiper the Puppy: Goes SwimmingPiper the Puppy: Goes on HolidayPiper the Puppy: Visits Her Grandparents