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.

The ultimate "YES I CAN" for kids who feel challenged by life's daily struggles. In Can't Sleep a toddler faces anxiety at bedtime. With kindness and encouragement, the toddler finds that "can't" quickly becomes "can". With gentle, loving and humorous texts, this board book series presents a range of relatable situations to help children learn how to overcome negativity and anxiety, turning tantrums into giggles and hugs. Also available: Can't Do It

Following the success of his first picture book, The Magic Moment, musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin (Bressie) is back with another important life lesson for young children, beautifully brought to life by illustrator Sheena Dempsey. When Freddie sees all the presents his friend Ben gets for his birthday, he feels a bit sad ... Nana teaches Freddie how to be thankful for everything he has - together they count all the wonderful things in their lives. This gratitude trick is a helpful technique for dealing with the uncomfortable and often confusing feelings of jealousy that children inevitably encounter. Praise for Take Five: 'Take Five explores the difficult feeling of jealousy, in a sweet story that teaches the value of being grateful for what one has.' Sunday Independent 'A genuinely useful book for anxious children.' Irish Independent Praise for The Magic Moment: 'The sort of book that could be genuinely helpful to an anxious child.' The Irish Times 'Teaches children a really simple and effective mindfulness technique for managing big feelings.' Dr Malie Coyne 'A book with an important message.' Irish Independent

Croc Goes to the Dentist offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the dentist for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting the dentist. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. Crocodile loves sweet things, but when her teeth start to hurt, she needs to visit the dentist. Crocodile feels nervous, but the dentist is very kind. The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

En esta emocionante historia, basada en las propias experiencias del autor e ilustrador, un nino se muda de Puerto Rico a los Estados Unidos en donde descubre que la ciudad de Nueva York tiene mucho mas en comun con la ciudad de San Juan que lo que el podia imaginar. Ganador del "premio de honor" Pura Belpre en las categorias de ilustracion y texto La portada del libro que se muestra puede variar de lo que se recibe. La mascota de Miguel, Coqui, siempre anda con el: mientras saluda a sus vecinos en San Juan, compra quesitos en la panaderia y mientras escucha la historia de su abuelo cuando conocio al famoso pelotero Roberto Clemente. Un dia Miguel se entera que el y sus padres se mudaran a los Estados Unidos, lo cual significa dejar atras a sus amados abuelos, su hogar en Puerto Rico y tambien a Coqui. La vida en la ciudad de Nueva York es abrumadora, con lugares, comidas y personas desconocidas. Sin embargo cuando el y Mama se van a explorar, descubren algunos lugares similares que les recuerdan a casa y Miguel se da cuenta que hay una posibilidad de mantener un poco de Puerto Rico con el --incluyendo su amor por Coqui-- a donde quiera que vaya.

At Miss Molly's School of Kindness, three naughty fox cubs find out how to be kind to others, kind to themselves, and the importance of being kind to the planet. A perfect way to start conversations with children about kindness, with humour, a fun story, and a cast of lively animal characters.

It's a lovely day and Spot and his friends are ready to play football together. Spot and Helen are captains of the red and blue teams, but who will score the most goals?

Join the group of animal friends and the much-loved Spot as they learn it's the taking part that counts - and, most importantly, have fun!

"Dear Kids, A long time ago, when you were little, Mom and I took you to where we wanted to build a house. . . . I remember there was one tree, however, that the three of you couldn't stop staring at. . . ."

After the family spares him from the builders, Steve the tree quickly works his way into their lives. He holds their underwear when the dryer breaks down, he's there when Adam and Lindsay get their first crushes, and he's the centerpiece at their outdoor family parties. With a surprising lack of anthropomorphizing, this is a uniquely poignant celebration of fatherhood, families, love, and change.

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Go to the Dentist children can find out how to keep their teeth healthy and discover that going to the dentist isn't such a scary experience after all. A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans, these wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves.

The Susie & Sam series is a charming collection of illustrated stories about the new events and first experiences that most young children will encounter in everyday life. In Susie & Sam At the Hospital, Susie falls and hurts her arm. The family goes to the casualty department where they find out that Susie needs an X-ray. The doctors and nurses are kind to both twins. The story is presented in a helpful, positive and reassuring way with bright, fun pictures.

Suzie is having a dressing up day. Can you guess who she will be? Come and take a look inside. Suzie's dressing up box. There is lots to see and do with plenty of surprises along the way.

Jude and Di, creators of award winning potty training product, Dry Like Me, bring all their experience and expertise together in this essential toolkit for potty training. This book is the definitive potty training guide, uniquely aimed at both parents and children. How to Potty Train offers parents helpful advice, tips and resources to guide them through each stage of potty training, from identifying the signs that their child is ready to begin training, through to the final stage of night time potty training. The colourful 'read together' sections help introduce potty training to young children in a fun way with beautiful illustrations to capture their attention and motivate them to make the leap into grown up pants. How to Potty Train makes potty training simple and enjoyable for parents and children and promotes success at this key milestone.

There's a FIRST TIME for everything! Young children's lives are full of new experiences, and these books help make these enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.

This series introduces basic skills and concepts in a fun and engaging way. Simple questions encourage children to talk about their ideas and experiences.

Let's play out in the snow! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world - whatever the weather!

One in a series of six brilliant new first experiences books about the Buttons family. It's Cherry's first day at playschool and she's feeling a bit nervous. Dad helps her to settle her in and she ends up making some new friends and having lots of fun. Charming, funny picture books with gentle, non-didactic messages, the Buttons family will give children the reassurance they need to take their first steps in the world - whether it's going to the doctor, buying new shoes, visiting the dentist, starting school, staying the night at Gran's, or having a new babysitter for the first time.

The Susie & Sam series is a charming collection of illustrated stories about the new events and first experiences that most young children will encounter in everyday life. In Susie & Sam Visit the Doctor the twins go with their mum to the doctor. The story is presented in a helpful, positive and reassuring way with bright pictures. There are 12 early learning books in the Susie & Sam series.

Why are we going? Will it hurt? Do I need medicine? Reading Doctor 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 illustrations 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.