Having Autism can sometimes make school life challenging. Loud noises can hurt a child's ears as the volume can be turned up much louder in their ears. If a child gets upset, lining toys up or building towers can help calm them down. Looking at pictures instead of words can help with understanding the timetable better. Some foods can hurt their tummy so special foods are packed in their lunch box. If they do not speak to you it is not because they don't want to be your friend, they may struggle with words or prefer playing alone. Their skin can be extra sensitive so sand sticking to their hands or labels in their clothes can make them feel extra uncomfortable and itchy. It is important for us to be kind to each other every day and understand that we are all different and sometimes need an extra helping hand from our friends. Thank you for being a good friend and for being Autism Aware and showing that you care.

Which plants shall we grow? Where should we plant them? And how do we care for them? 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.

It is nearly Christmas and Suzie is beginning to get excited. But there is lots to do before Santa arrives and Christmas day is upon them. Suzie needs to write her letter to Santa, go out with Daddy and buy a Christmas tree and much, much more. Do you love Christmas as much as Suzie? Well if so, why not snuggle down, keep warm and enjoy reading all about Suzie and her family as they prepare for Christmas day.

Going on an aeroplane is so much fun. Follow Sammy as he goes on an aeroplane for the very first time. So buckle up... and enjoy the ride.

How will I know what to do? Will they be friendly? Will I enjoy it? Reading Nursery with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! 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.

It's Suzie's first day of school today and I wonder how she is feeling? Are you going to a new school too, just like Suzie? Read about Suzie's day and all the things she gets up to. It is going to be a busy time filled with lots of new things to see and do. Have a lovely time Suzie, we can't wait to hear all about it! And the same to you. Going to school is so much fun!

Follow Sammy as he tries a new food every day of the week. Monday, some yummy broccoli through to Sunday where Sammy tries some roast chicken. You never know, you might like to try something new too, just like Sammy has!

Discover the five senses - seeing, hearing, touching, tasting and smelling. This book helps children explore the senses, how we use them and why they are important. Our Special World is a series of books offering a simple text and photographs that help young children learn about the world around them. The books seek to show the diverse nature of the world with lots of photographs of children with a disability and from different ethnic backgrounds. Each book includes questions to promote speaking and listening skills. They are perfect for early years learning and children aged 4 and up.

This fun lift-the-flap book helps reassure common preschool worries and encourages children to talk about their feelings. Find Out About: Worries helps curious preschoolers through common anxieties - like separation anxiety and fear of the dark - an encourages mindful thinking and empathetic behaviour. Featuring friendly child characters and familiar situations, they will find answers and reassurance when they are feeling worried. With fun flaps to lift and a memory game at the end, this is an excellent book for children and parents to share together. Also available: Find Out About: Feelings, Find Out About: Kindness, Find Out About: Families, Find Out About: Saving Our Planet, Find Out About: Standing Up to Racism

Suzie is having a haircut and she is feeling a little worried, are you? Why not come with Suzie and see just how easy and fun, having a haircut can be. So open the door to Snips 44, you won't feel scared anymore!

This gentle introduction to how our lives are organized according to time makes a perfect starting point for introducing this core concept. Times of the day, times of the year, and the passing of time are all explored. This title follows a young boy's week, from his Monday visit to the library right through to Sunday lunch. Little ones will love reading his story and sharing their own routines and experiences.

Join Suzie as she goes to Grandma's funeral and says goodbye. Suzie can help explain to a child who may be anxious about going to a funeral for the first time. A simple story to help and show what they might experience on this sad day.

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.

Going on an Aeroplane is so much fun. Follow Suzie as she goes on an aeroplane for the very first time. So buckle up...and enjoy the aeroplane ride.

Bee pulls her shoes and socks off, Billy builds a heap of clothes. They wriggle into SWIMSUITS... Ready? Steady? GO! Join Billy and Bee in the fourth instalment of this "First Experiences" series set in the urban city centre. Today let's go ...SWIMMING! The two friends wriggle into their swimsuits quickly, because there's so much fun to be had - jumping, splashing, kicking, playing pirates and, finally, floating on their backs like giggly, squiggly starfish! Gorgeously illustrated, this is a bouncy celebration of a first pool experience, perfect for reading with a toddler learning, or about to learn, how to swim.

Bop and Boo are having a brilliant time with their new friend, Ricky Racoon! Ricky loves playing, but he doesn't like tidying up afterwards! The Brave Bunnies and Ricky love pretending to be astronauts - where will their adventures take them next? This colourful board book has big, chunky pages for little hands and is perfect to share with adventurous children!

"Learn To Tie A Tie With The Rabbit and the Fox" is a cute story offering a fun and simple lesson for tying a "school boy knot" in a tie. It's a family activity book meant to make it fun for parents to teach their children the most popular method for tying a tie. It is so easy, in fact, that a very young child can quickly master it, especially with help of this little tale. If you are young at heart, you will be rooting for the little rabbit to escape the snapping jaws of the very hungry fox as they race through the forest mimicking the motions of tying a tie. The accompanying song can be heard for free at sybrina.com.

Kids love roly poly bugs! Meet Roly Poly Napoleon, a young roly poly who doesn't yet know the basic colors. Children can help him discover the colors as he sets out on a fun adventure with his Papa to find the color blue. This gentle story provides clues and examples of colors in nature as together they traverse the garden and the wonders within. Children will also enjoy trying to find Roly Poly Napoleon and his Papa hidden on each page. Ages 2-5.

Flaps, facts and an exciting range of outfits will inspire kids to get dressed for the day. From sports kit and superhero costumes to coats and wellies, this delightful book makes getting dressed fun.