What’s it like to travel by plane for the first time? Little flyers are in good company with Maisy leading the way. Maisy is going to visit her friend Ella, and she is taking a plane to get there. She’s very excited! Join the mouse as she checks in at the airport, finds her seat (by the window!) and makes some new friends on her flight. From the whoosh at takeoff to waiting in line for the bathroom, from buckling seat belts to arriving in a whole new wonderful place, flying is more fun with a friend like Maisy on board.

Designed to introduce young children to the unfamiliar situation of visiting the dentist in an amusing and friendly way. Features Stephen Cartwright's delightful illustrations, providing lots to look at and talk about. An ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences.

Designed to introduce young children to unfamiliar situations in an amusing and friendly way.

Getting a new puppy is very exciting, but puppies also need lots of looking after! This delightful book shows little children exactly what puppies need, and Stephen Cartwright’s gently humorous illustrations are full of things to look at and talk about to prepare them for this first experience. Includes audio and simple text for children to read themselves, plus a little yellow duck to spot on every page.

Describes the process of moving to a new home, as the Sparks' family packs, moves, unpacks, and meets their new neighbors.

Percy and Polly Peach, with their friend, Millie Marsh, go to school for the very first time.

Maisy the mouse has a busy day at preschool dancing, painting, singing and doing other things.

When Jake and Jessie Judd visit the dentist, he checks their teeth and cleans them, fills in Jake's cavity, and tells them to take care of their teeth by eating healthy foods and brushing their teeth properly.

A gently informative book showing young children what to expect when going to the hospital for the first time. Stephen Cartwright’s delightful illustrations are full of things for children to look at and talk about to help prepare them for their first experience. Includes audio and simple text for children to read themselves, and a little yellow duck to spot on every page. "A gentle, positive story featuring characters most young children will identify with." - Right Start

Beginning with braille provides a wealth of effective activities for promoting literacy at the early stages of braille instruction. The text includes creative and practical strategies for designing and delivering quality braille instruction and teacher-friendly suggestions for many areas such as reading aloud to young children, selecting and making early tactile books, and teaching tactile and hand movement skills. This book also includes tips on designing worksheets, introducing braille contractions, teaching the use of the braillewriter, and facilitating the writing process in braille. Chapters also address guidelines for individualizing instruction, the literacy needs of students with additional disabilities, and assessment of student progress in developing literacy skills.