Time to Make Friends

by Penny Tassoni

Published 3 October 2019
From shy to confident, quiet to enthusiastic, all children have different personalities and sometimes they just need a little help when it comes to making friends. How can we best help children communicate clearly and build strong friendships? Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainer, uses simple words, accompanied by delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four, to support children as they make friends.

There's lots to talk about in Time to Make Friends which makes this book ideal for sharing. It also includes a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, parents and carers making it the perfect resource for supporting this essential life skill.

Time to Share

by Penny Tassoni

Published 3 October 2019
Everyone knows how difficult it is to get young children to share with others and we need strategies to help them understand why it's important - this book will help! Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainer, presents a picture book with simple words and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four that encourages children to share in a positive way.

There is lots to talk about in Time to Share which makes this book ideal for starting conversations with children about why and how we share. It also includes a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, parents and carers making it the perfect resource for supporting this essential life skill.

Time to Eat

by Penny Tassoni

Published 3 October 2019
Sometimes mealtimes can be a battle with young children, especially when they don't want to try new foods. How can we best help children understand that it can take time to like a new food? And how can we develop their vocabulary so they can articulate how they are feeling about food?

Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainer, presents a picture book with simple words and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four that encourages children to change their attitudes towards food through looking at shapes and colours, talking about textures and generally making food more interesting. In doing so, young children will build on their self-care skills, behaviour and routines when it comes to healthy eating.

Time to Eat is the perfect book for putting a positive and fun spin on mealtimes and food. It also includes a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents on fussy eating.

Time to Tidy Up

by Penny Tassoni

Published 3 October 2019
Playtime can involve a wealth of resources from toys and blocks to books and paint, but sometimes putting all of these items away can be a battle. Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainer, presents a picture book with simple words and engaging full-colour illustrations by Mel Four that puts a positive spin on why tidying up can be part of the play!

Time to Tidy Up helps young children build on their behaviour and routines when in comes to tidying up. It also includes a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents making it the perfect resource for supporting this essential self-care skill.

Time to Get Dressed

by Penny Tassoni

Published 10 June 2021
From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way.
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Getting dressed can be tricky at first, so lots of children need a helping hand. This delightful book shows children how some clothes keep them warm and dry, while others allow them to go swimming and splash in puddles! It also covers the trickier parts of getting dressed, such as buttons and zips.

Time to Get Dressed shows children how getting dressed can be fun and interesting, through simple-to-read text and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four. Children will be able to talk about colour, pattern and size, and even have a go at dressing themselves.

From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way.
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'What a great resource – I need these books in my life' - KATE PANKHURST, author of the Fantastically Great Women series

'A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home.' - KATHY BRODIE, Early Years professional, consultant and trainer

Time to Care

by Penny Tassoni

Published 10 June 2021
From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way.
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Everyone needs a little help from time to time, so it’s important that children learn how to care for others. This charming book demonstrates to children how they can show they care, such as by helping out at home and saying please and thank you. It explains that all living things need caring for, including plants and animals.

Through simple-to-read text and delightful full-colour illustrations, Time to Care explores situations when caring for others is really important, such as when another person is hurt or upset. Sometimes, caring for someone might just mean watching and listening. This book will help children develop empathy and recognise a whole range of emotions.
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'What a great resource – I need these books in my life' - KATE PANKHURST, author of the Fantastically Great Women series

'A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home.' - KATHY BRODIE, Early Years professional, consultant and trainer

Time to Go to Bed

by Penny Tassoni

Published 10 June 2021
From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way.
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Not all children enjoy going to bed, and a good bedtime routine can be hard to master. Time to Go to Bed explains to children why everyone needs sleep, and how being tired can make us unhappy or act in a really silly way!

With simple text and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four, this picture book helps children understand and follow the bedtime routine, from putting on pyjamas to settling down to sleep for the night. It shows children the many different places where sleep takes place, like cots, hammocks and even bird's nests.
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'What a great resource – I need these books in my life'
- KATE PANKHURST, author of the Fantastically Great Women series

'A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home' - KATHY BRODIE, Early Years professional, consultant and trainer

Time to Go to Nursery

by Penny Tassoni

Published 10 June 2021
From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way.
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Starting nursery is a big step, so most children will feel nervous at first. This charming book explains what the day will look like, from saying goodbye to parents to meeting other children and learning new things. It shows children what exciting activities might be on offer, like dressing up in fabulous outfits or playing outdoors on tricycles.

With simple-to-read text and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four, Time to Go to Nursery helps children feel confident about going to nursery and reminds them that someone will always be there to help if they're unsure.
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'What a great resource – I need these books in my life'
- KATE PANKHURST, author of the Fantastically Great Women series

'A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home' - KATHY BRODIE, Early Years professional, consultant and trainer