New Experiences
2 primary works • 9 total works
Book 20
Book 21
This illustrated series shows the various types of visit that children are likely to make, whether for pleasure or for a specific purpose. There are two levels of text in each book. The first is designed for children who are just starting to read and the second for more advanced readers or for teachers to read aloud. In this title the reader follows Kate's visit to the doctor as she learns how an appointment is made and about the various people who work at a doctor's surgery, such as the receptionist and the secretary. The reader sees Kate and her sister playing in the waiting room, learns how the doctor examines Kate and gives her a prescription, what a chemist does and how she knows what to mix up for Kate.
New experiences can be daunting for young children. With amusing pictures and simple text, this book presents the arrival of a first pet in a positive and reassuring way. It is illustrated by Mike Gordon.
This information picture books tells the story of Susie, who gets invited to a fancy dress party by her friend Josh. What will she wear, and what will she buy for a present? What sort of games will they play at the party, and most important, will Susie get a present?
The story takes them through a typical first day, acquainting them with some of the activities that might go on in their classroom. The book has a positive, cheerful tone that will reassure children who are worried about their own first day. It is for reading age: 5-7.
New experiences can be daunting for young children. With amusing pictures and simple text, this book presents a first trip or holiday in a positive and reassuring way. It is illustrated by Mike Gordon.
One of a series for young children that explores what it is like to go through a number of significant new experiences, this sensitive and entertaining book thoughtfully helps children to understand what happens when their family moves house and the feelings that go with it. Written from a child's point of view, it shows how negative feelings about leaving one home and moving to a new one can be dealt with and how there are many good things about it too. The humourous illustrations not only enable the reader to relate the book to their everyday life but also stimulate discussion about the experience. Notes for parents, carers and teachers help adults use the book most effectively with their children and include ideas for using it in literacy classes. Mike Gordon is a highly successful illustrator whose work for Wayland has established a respected information book brand.
One of a series for young children that explores what it is like to go through a number of significant new experiences, this sensitive and entertaining book thoughtfully helps children to understand their feelings about the addition of a baby to their family. Written from a child's point of view, it shows how negative feelings about the birth of a baby can be dealt with and how there are many good things about it too. The humourous illustrations not only enable the reader to relate the book to their everyday life but also stimulate discussion about the experience. Notes for parents, carers and teachers help adults use the book most effectively with their children and include ideas for using it in literacy classes. Mike Gordon is a highly successful illustrator whose work for Wayland has established a respected information book brand.
This information picture books tells the story of Susie, who gets invited to a fancy dress party by her friend Josh. What will she wear, and what will she buy for a present? What sort of games will they play at the party, and most important, will Susie get a present?