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READING & LITERATURE, Early Childhood (Birth to 5 years old),  First Experiences
 
MINI FIRST EXPERIENCES (Bind-Up combines:  Going to School, Hospital, Party, Dentist, Plane, Doctor, New Baby, New Puppy, Moving House)
 
This charming pocket-book introduces young children to situations they might find themselves in for the first time in an amusing and friendly way.  A great way to get your child talking about their experiences.  (5-3/4" x 5-3/4", 144 pages)
 
Hardback $8.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-0341-1
 
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GOING TO THE DENTIST
 
A trip to the dentist is much easier if you know what to expect! With sensitive and humorous illustrations, this book shows small children what happens at the dentist - from the chair that goes up and down to all the dentist's equipment.  There is also information on how to look after your teeth, and a little yellow duck to find on each double page.  ("... clearly explained, in an informative way, with lots of jolly illustrations." Practical Parenting)  (8-1/4" x 8-1/4", 16 pages)  View sample pageAccelerate Reader Title:  Level 3.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7460-4119-5
 
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GOING TO THE DOCTOR
 
This delightful book shows very young children what happens on a visit to the doctor.  Jenny and Jack are treated for a sore throat and a bruised arm, and Joey has an inoculation.  The charming illustrations are full of amusing details for adults and children to talk about, and slightly older children can read the simple text alone.  There is also a little yellow duck to find on each double page.  ("First Experiences...are ideally suited to reading to young children, for sharing ideas with slightly older children and being read by early readers." Mother and Baby)  (8-1/4" x 8-1/4", 16 pages)  View sample page.  Also available in a Going to the Doctor Kid Kit Accelerate Reader Title:  Level 2.5.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7460-4117-9
 
GOING TO THE HOSPITAL
 
With charm and humor, this thoughtful book shows young children what to expect if they have to go to hospital.  The simple, factual text describes hospital procedures from arriving in the ward to going to the operating theatre.  Stephen Cartwright's warm and humorous illustrations provide lots of details for adults and children to talk about.  (8-1/4" x 8-1/4", 16 pages)  View Sample PageAccelerate Reader Title:  Level 2.7.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-0106-0
 
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GOING ON A PLANE
 
Children usually find looking forward to a trip more exciting than the journey itself.  This delightful book describes all the events that take place on a plane trip, from passport control to in-flight meals.  The humorous and detailed pictures provide lots for adults and children to talk about, and slightly older children can read the simple text themselves.  ("One of Usborne's excellent First Experiences series, this book is designed to prepare little ones for that exciting first trip on an airplane." Junior)  (8-1/4" x 8-1/4", 16 pages)  View sample pageAccelerate Reader Title:  Level 2.5.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-0104-4
 
GOING TO SCHOOL
 
This Usborne classic has been given a fresh new look.  Follow the Peach family on their adventures at school!  (8-1/4" x 8-1/4", 16 pages)
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-1008-6
 
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MOVING HOUSE
 
Young children can feel dismayed at the prospect of leaving behind everything they find familiar to move somewhere strange and unknown. This new edition, thoroughly updated, follows the Spark family as they pack up their belongings and move to their new home. Stephen Cartwright's colorful illustrations add humor and fun while providing children with lots of things to look for and learn about.  (8-1/4" x 8-1/4", 16 pages)  View sample pageAccelerate Reader Title:  Level 2.3.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7460-4115-2
 
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THE NEW BABY
 
A new baby in the family is a big change in a small child's life.  This delightful book will help young children share the excitement and prepare them for the big event.  Stephen Cartwright's warm and humorous illustrations provide lots of opportunities for adults and children to talk and there is a little yellow duck hiding on each double page.  ("Stephen Cartwright's excellent illustrations complement the simple sentences... this book should keep a child gripped and tickled too." New Generation)  (8-1/4" x 8-1/4", 16 pages)  Accelerated Reader Title:  Level 2.3.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7460-4111-X
 
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THE NEW PUPPY
 
Many young children love the idea of owning a pet and this wonderful introduction will help explain the many facets of life with a new puppy. The Appleby family's puppy, Shrimp, needs a lot of attention and the children are encouraged to help with feeding, cleaning and exercising Shrimp. Stephen Cartwright's illustrations capture the delights and trials of learning how to care for a new puppy.  (8-1/4" x 8-1/4", 16 pages) View sample pageAccelerate Reader Title:  Level 2.1.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7460-4113-6