Book 26





Topsy and Tim

by Jean Adamson and Gareth Adamson

Published August 1997


Topsy and Tim Start School

by Jean Adamson and Gareth Adamson

Published 27 February 2003
It's always scary starting school for the first time, so this reassuring story is an invaluable introduction for children. Follow Topsy and Tim as they learn where to hang their coats, find out all about the classroom and make new friends.






Have Their Eyes Tested

by Jean Adamson

Published February 1982

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: Have Their Eyes Tested, Topsy needs to see the optometrist to make sure that she doesn't need glasses. Find out what happens when you have your eyes tested with Topsy and Tim!

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 recognizable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans.


Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this collection of stories is perfect for young children having first experiences of their own.

A collection of twenty-six audio stories with fun sound effects and music.

Stories include: Topsy and Tim's First Sleepover, Topsy and Tim Go on An Aeroplane, Topsy and Time Go on Holiday, Topsy and Tim Go to the Hospital, Topsy and Tim Go to the Dentist, Topsy and Tim Go to the Zoo, Topsy and Tim Have a Birthday Party, Topsy and Tim Learn to Swim, Topsy and Tim Meet Father Christmas, Topsy and Tim Move House, Topsy and Tim's Sports Day, Topsy and Tim: The New Baby, Topsy and Tim Visit London, Topsy and Tim At the Farm, Topsy and Tim Go Camping, Topsy and Tim Go on a Train, Topsy and Tim Go to the Doctor, Topsy and Tim Have Itchy Heads, Topsy and Tim Have Their Eyes Tested, Topsy and Tim Help a Friend, Topsy and Tim Meet the Firefighters, Topsy and Tim Meet the Police, Topsy and Tim Play Football, Topsy and Tim: Safety First, Topsy and Tim Start School.


Go Camping

by Jean Adamson

Published 7 June 2007
A fun, interactive book conceived for children to learn all about new experiences. Join Topsy and Tim as they go camping with Mummy and Dad. Read about how they put up the tents, go exploring in the woods, meet a new family and much more. This vibrantly illustrated book is ideal for reading aloud and sharing with preschoolers.

Go on a Train

by Jean Adamson

Published 7 June 2007
The ever popular Topsy and Tim embark on an exciting adventure by train! Join them for lots of fun.

Go to Hospital

by Jean Adamson

Published 1 May 2003
Tim has fallen out of a tree and bumped his head. Going to hospital's a bit worrying but he soon finds out how nice the Doctors and Nurses are, and there are lots of other children on the ward to play with too. The only problem now is making sure Topsy doesn't feel left out!

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. In Topsy and Tim: Go Camping, the twins make new friends, follow a nature trail and even get to stay in their own tent.

A trusted and well-loved pair, 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.


New Lunchboxes

by Jean Adamson

Published 1 June 2006
Topsy and Tim are going to stay for lunch at playgroup for the first time. This means they can have new lunch boxes, and they can bake some cookies to go in them. When it comes to lunchtime they are very curious to see what all the other children have to eat. Miss Maypole explains that they have to leave their leftovers in their lunchbox so their mums can tell what they have eaten. Topsy and Tim enjoy eating from their lunch boxes so much that they ask to stay every day.

This fun story reassures children about eating away from home for the first time, and shows what fun it can be to have your own lunchbox!

Have Chickenpox

by Jean Adamson

Published 1 June 2006

Poor Topsy and Tim catch chicken pox, so they have to stay in bed and try not to scratch their itchy red spots! Their friend Kerry brings them some calamine lotion which makes them feel much better, and they are soon back to their usual lively selves. However, they have given their chicken pox to their friend Kerry!

This story will reassure young children about having their first illness and help them to understand that they will get better.