A New Baby Arrives

by Nicola Barber

Published 14 February 2008
The titles are aimed primarily at young children from 5-years-old and are focused on helping them to explore the potentially daunting feelings evoked by change and transition. The books will be a reassuring introduction to change using simple and uncomplicated sentences written in the third person. The series is aimed at children and can be used as a support for teachers and parents. The books will focus on normal life adjustments such as, the arrival of a new baby to the family or the first day at a school. The books will encourage the development of each reader's literacy and allow children to explore their feelings and to communicate them.

Moving to a New House

by Nicola Barber

Published 30 December 2008

This photographic book looks at what happens when a child has to go to hospital. It provides an ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences, and explore the confusing and potentially worrying feelings that a child may experience when visiting the hospital for the first time. 'The Big Day' series is aimed at helping young children to understand and cope with change. Using simple sentences, the books offer guidance through first experiences such as moving house, starting school and the arrival of a new baby.

First Day of School

by Nicola Barber

Published 30 December 2008

Moving House

by Nicola Barber

Published 14 February 2008
This photographic book looks at a child's day as they move house, from packing to saying goodbye to their old house and exploring their new home. It provides an ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences and explores the confusing and often worrying feelings that a child might experience when moving house. 'The Big Day' series is aimed at helping young children to understand and cope with change. Using simple sentences, the books offer guidance through first experiences such as starting school, the arrival of a new baby and going to hospital.

First Day at School

by Nicola Barber

Published 24 January 2008
This photographic book tells the story of a child starting school, and explores the confusing and often worrying feelings that a child might experience on their first day. It provides an ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences. 'The Big Day' series is aimed at helping young children to understand and cope with change. Using simple sentences, the books offer guidance through first experiences such as moving house, the arrival of a new baby and going to hospital.