Bear's Big Day by Salina Yoon

$14.99 AUD

Category: First Experiences

It's Bear's very first day of school! He wants to be grown up, so he leaves his stuffed bunny Floppy at home along with all his familiar things. But being away from his best friend is hard--and the first day doesn't turn out quite how like Bear wanted it to. Bear learns that the first day of school migh t not always be perfect, and being grown up doesn't have to mean giving up the things he loves. This third book in the Bear and Bunny series from beloved, bestselling author-illustrator Salina Yoon tackles big themes like starting school and being independent, even in scary new situations. Awards for Salina Yoon A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (Stormy Night) An NPR Best Book (Found) Winner of the 2014 SCIBA Book Award for Best Picture Book (Found) A Winter 2015-2016 Kids' Indie Next Pick (Be a Friend) A Scholastic Teachers Top 10 Picture Book (Penguin's Big Adventure) ...Show more

First Time: Cook It! by Georgie Birkett

$15.99 AUD

Category: First Experiences | Series: Helping Hands

Who's home for dinner? What shall we cook? What do we need to buy? And don't forget the washing-up! Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child's development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility, and develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child. ...Show more

Making Friends! (Board Book) by Jess Stockham

$14.95 AUD

Category: First Experiences | Series: Just Like Us!

Babies will love lifting the flaps in these delightful board books to find out all about themselves! Focusing on friendship, play, relaxation and cooperation, these lift-the-flap books encourage conversation.

First Time: Clean It! by Georgie Birkett

$15.99 AUD

Category: First Experiences | Series: Helping Hands Ser.

Which chores need doing today? What's the best way of doing them? And who's going to help? Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child's development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility, and develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child. ...Show more

The Playground Problem (SEN Superpowers) A Book About Anxiety by Tracy Packiam Alloway

$16.99 AUD

Category: First Experiences | Series: SEN Superpowers

When Ruby notices that Joey is being bullied, can she use her SEN Superpowers to help him? SEN Superpowers: The Playground Problem explores the topic of anxiety with an empowering story and adorable illustrations. The SEN Superpowers series celebrates the positive traits associated with a range of comm on SEN (Special Education Needs) conditions, boosting the confidence and strength-awareness of children with those conditions, while also allowing for better understanding and positivity among their peers. Each book includes a page of discussion points about the story, a page of tips for how to boost abilities (inclusive for children with and without special educational needs), and, finally, a further page of notes for parents and teachers. The books feature a dyslexic-friendly font to encourage accessibility and inclusivity for all readers. ...Show more

I Can Do It: A Book of 5 Fastenings by Patricia Hegarty

$22.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books

You can do it! Have fun tying shoelaces, fastening buttons and more, by using the step-by-step instructions and interactive elements.

First Time: Party!

$15.99 AUD

Category: First Experiences

Scared (Everybody Feels... ) by Moira Butterfield

$19.99 AUD

Category: First Experiences | Series: Everybody Feels...

Did you feel scared on your first day of school? Have you ever felt nervous talking in class? How did you feel? Did your heart beat really fast? Read about Omar Chole, and what they did when they felt scared. Each book focuses on a different emotion, looking at why children may feel a certain way and ho w they can deal with their feelings. Every title features two stories, each told from a child's point of view, which involve common scenarios or situations. For example, the main characters interact with each other through the series, sharing experiences that readers can easily relate too. These sensitive stories reassure young readers and provide them with a vocabulary which helps them to express and understand their feelings as they grow up and encounter different situations. 'Story words' in each book explain words simply and gently. Beautiful, fun illustrations from an award winning illustrator, plus supporting text for parents and teachers ensure children get the most from the books. ...Show more

Everybody Feels... Angry by Moira Butterfield

$19.99 AUD

Category: First Experiences | Series: Everybody Feels...

Has someone ever taken something that belongs to you? Have you ever been angry and shouted? How did you feel? Did you clench your fists? Read about Sophie and Ethan, and what they did when they felt angry. Each book focuses on a different emotion, looking at why children may feel a certain way and how t hey can deal with their feelings. Every title features two stories, each told from a child's point of view, which involve common scenarios or situations. For example, the main characters interact with each other through the series, sharing experiences that readers can easily relate too. These sensitive stories reassure young readers and provide them with a vocabulary which helps them to express and understand their feelings as they grow up and encounter different situations. 'Story words' in each book explain words simply and gently. Beautiful, fun illustrations from an award winning illustrator, plus supporting text for parents and teachers ensure children get the most from the books. ...Show more

Vet by Jess (ILT) Stockham

$15.99 AUD

Category: First Experiences | Series: First Time

How will they help? Will it hurt them? How will they carry him? Reading Vet 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 ill ustrations 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. ...Show more

Sad (Everybody Feels...) by Moira Butterfield

$19.99 AUD

Category: First Experiences | Series: Everybody Feels...

Have you ever lost a favourite toy? Were you sad when a pet you loved died? How did you feel? Did your eyes fill with tears? Read about Chloe and Omar and what they did when they felt sad. Each book focuses on a different emotion, looking at why children may feel a certain way and how they can deal with their feelings. Every title features two stories, each told from a child's point of view, which involve common scenarios or situations. For example, the main characters interact with each other through the series, sharing experiences that readers can easily relate too. These sensitive stories reassure young readers and provide them with a vocabulary which helps them to express and understand their feelings as they grow up and encounter different situations. 'Story words' in each book explain words simply and gently. Beautiful, fun illustrations from an award winning illustrator, plus supporting text for parents and teachers ensure children get the most from the books. ...Show more

Happy (Everybody Feels...) by Moira Butterfield

$19.99 AUD

Category: First Experiences | Series: Everybody Feels...

Have you ever been really excited about a holiday? Have you ever made someone else happy? How did you feel? Was your smile really wide? Read about Ethan and Sophie, and what they did when they felt happy. Each book focuses on a different emotion, looking at why children may feel a certain way and how th ey can deal with their feelings. Every title features two stories, each told from a child's point of view, which involve common scenarios or situations. For example, the main characters interact with each other through the series, sharing experiences that readers can easily relate too. These sensitive stories reassure young readers and provide them with a vocabulary which helps them to express and understand their feelings as they grow up and encounter different situations. 'Story words' in each book explain words simply and gently. Beautiful, fun illustrations from an award winning illustrator, plus supporting text for parents and teachers ensure children get the most from the books. ...Show more