The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones (and their parents) cope with everyday experiences.
"The Big Steps books are a great way of introducing children to different life skills and building their confidence and familiarity with doing them. Watching characters their own age experience different things goes a long way in letting children know that they are normal, healthy and not scary. The children enjoyed pointing to the different pictures, opening flaps and naming objects, which is fantastic for helping to build their vocabulary and prepare them for learning to read. The book is also sturdy enough for enthusiastic hands. Our testers found the little tips at the bottom of the page useful and in one case, they helped to transform a reluctant dresser into someone who is happy to get dressed most mornings!"
Dr Amanda Gummer, Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide
I'm Not Sleepy
In I'm Not Sleepy, watch little Ned and his mummy go through their bedtime routine even though Ned is "not a bit sleepy".
See Ned clear away his toys, have a bath, a story and then a song in this fun-filled novelty book with flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful bedtime tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, I'm Not Sleepy is the perfect bedtime book to share with even the most reluctant little sleeper!
No More Nappies
Gold Winner of the Junior Design Awards Best Baby Books 0-2 Years.
In No More Nappies, meet Millie and Mo – two adorable toddlers who are ready to ditch their nappies and learn how to use the potty.
Follow the ups and downs of their potty-training journey brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful potty-training tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, No More Nappies is a brilliant way to introduce potty-training in a fun and relatable way.
I'm Starting Nursery
In I'm Starting Nursery, Ben is sad when Daddy drops him off for his first day . . . but not for long! He soon makes friends and in no time at all, Daddy is back.
Watch Ben and his friends play with trucks, paint pictures, dress up and listen to a story in this fun-filled novelty book with flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, I'm Starting Nursery is the perfect book to share and to reassure every little person starting nursery.
We're Having a Baby
In We're Having a Baby, Nancy is going to be a big sister. Her family help her prepare for the new baby.
See Grandma and Grandpa come to look after her when Mummy and Daddy go to hospital, then watch as she welcomes her new brother home in this sweet and very practical novelty book with flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We're Having a Baby is the perfect story book to share and reassure every little person about to have a sibling.
We're Going to the Doctor
In We're Going to the Doctor, meet Billy and Nell, who go for a check-up and have an injection.
Help Billy and Nell explore the waiting room, get weighed by the doctor and have their injection in this fun-filled novelty book, brought to life with flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We're Going to the Doctor is a brilliant way to introduce going for a check-up in a fun and relatable way.
Can You Say Please?
In Can You Say Please?, meet Ned and Ellie, who share their toys and practise using good manners.
Help Ned and Ellie take turns with their toys, use good table manners and tackle nose-picking in this fun-filled novelty book, brought to life with flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, Can You Say Please? is a brilliant story for introducing manners in a fun and relatable way.
We're Going to the Dentist
In We're Going to the Dentist, meet Nancy and Teddy, who go for a dental check-up for the first time.
Explore the waiting room, sit in the dentist's chair and learn about how to brush your teeth in this sweet story, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We're Going to the Dentist is a brilliant way to prepare children for a dental check-up in a fun and relatable way.
We Can Get Dressed
In We Can Get Dressed, meet Millie and Mo, who are getting ready for a fun day out.
Help Millie and Mo choose what to wear, learn how to put on their clothes, and help to tidy up in this fun-filled novelty book, brought to life with flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We Can Get Dressed is a brilliant way to introduce putting on your clothes in a fun and relatable way.
No More Dummies (coming soon - March)
In No More Dummies, two adorable toddlers learn all about ditching the dummy and learning to find comfort through fun and play!
Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Toy Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marie Kyprianou, No More Dummies is a brilliant way to support the process of giving up the dummy in a fun and relatable way.
Let's Wash Our Hands (coming soon - March)
In Let's Wash Our Hands, meet two adorable toddlers who learn all about washing their hands and bath time!
Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Toy Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marie Kyprianou, Let's Wash Our Hands is a brilliant way to introduce cleanliness in a fun and relatable way.
Let's Brush Our Teeth (coming soon- August)
In Let's Brush Our Teeth, meet two cousins as they learn all about how to best brush their teeth!
Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Toy Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marie Kyprianou, Let's Brush Our Teeth is a brilliant first toothbrushing book, introducing it in a fun and relatable way.
No More Tantrums (coming soon - August)
In No More Tantrums, meet a (usually) adorable toddler who is having a very, VERY angry day, and see how she manages her cross feelings with the help of her family.
Follow the ups and (melt)downs of Mabel's trip to the park, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marie Kyprianou, No More Tantrums is a brilliant way to explore your little one's frustrated feelings, and methods of managing them, in a fun and relatable way.
