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11 Topsy and Tim books for those first experiences

Topsy and Tim: Go to the Zoo

Have fun at the zoo with everybody's favourite twins! A fantastic, colourful story book from the ever-popular Topsy and Tim series. 
 
Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Today, Topsy and Tim are going to the Zoo! Join in the fun as they visit the penguins, lions, giraffes and more! 
 
A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences'. This bestselling Topsy and Tim title has been refreshed with a contemporary and fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of readers.

Jean Adamson was the creator of more than 100 much-loved children's books spanning five decades. 
She studied Illustration at Goldsmiths where she met her future husband and writing partner Gareth Adamson (1925-1982). They worked on children's books together, with Gareth producing the storylines and Jean the illustration, including Topsy and Tim. 
More than 140 Topsy and Tim titles have been published, selling upwards of 21 million copies around the world. Since 1998, over a million copies have been sold in the UK alone. Sixty episodes of an animated TV series followed, and three seasons of a live-action version have broadcast on CBeebies, which won the BAFTA Pre-school Live Action award in 2016. 
In 1999 Jean Adamson was awarded an MBE for her services to children's literature.

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Today, Topsy and Tim are going to the Zoo! Join in the fun as they visit the penguins, lions, giraffes and more! 
 
A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences'. This bestselling Topsy and Tim title has been refreshed with a contemporary and fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of readers.

Topsy and Tim: Start School

Topsy and Tim are starting school!Follow Topsy and Tim through their first day at school. Topsy and Tim are taught about the school bell and where to hang their coats and school bag. They learn all about the school canteen, lessons and - of course - the playground!Packed with playful illustrations and a clear guide to the school day, this story is perfect for all new school starters. With a map of Topsy and Tim&rsquo;s village, the story also highlights their route to school, preparing children for the daily journey.Addressing children&rsquo;s questions with warmth and clarity, Topsy and Tim: Start School is a gentle story designed to spark conversations about starting school and what to expect.

We loved this one as it had just the right tone...

Will help the little ones over those first day nerves

Topsy and Tim are starting school! 
 
Follow Topsy and Tim through their first day at school. Topsy and Tim are taught about the school bell and where to hang their coats and school bag. They learn all about the school canteen, lessons and - of course - the playground! 
 
Packed with playful illustrations and a clear guide to the school day, this story is perfect for nervous children. With a map of Topsy and Tim&rsquo;s village, the story also highlights their route to school, preparing children for the daily journey. 
 
Addressing children&rsquo;s questions with warmth and clarity, Topsy and Tim: Start School is a gentle story designed to start conversations about school-starting worries.

Topsy and Tim: Have a Birthday Party

It's Birthday time for the twins in this colourful story book from the ever-popular Topsy and Tim series. 
 
Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. It's Topsy and Tim's birthday and that means a party! Follow their adventures as they hang the decorations, open their presents and share the fun with all their friends. 
 
A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences'. This bestselling Topsy and Tim title has been refreshed with a contemporary and fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of readers.

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. It's Topsy and Tim's birthday and that means a party! Follow their adventures as they hang the decorations, open their presents and share the fun with all their friends. 
 
A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences'. This bestselling Topsy and Tim title has been refreshed with a contemporary and fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of readers.

Topsy and Tim Sports Day

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 Sports Day, the twins take part in their school sport's day. They take part in all sorts of races, and try to prove who is the fastest! 
 
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 and Tim remain instantly recognizable 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.

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 Sports Day, the twins take part in their school sport's day. They take part in all sorts of races, and try to prove who is the fastest! 
 
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 and Tim remain instantly recognizable 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. 
 
Previously released as Topsy and Tim Go for Gold.

Topsy and Tim: Go Green

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this ebook story from Ladybird is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Go Green, Topsy and Tim learn all about how the world is getting destroyed by fumes and rubbish. To cheer them up Mummy shows them lots of ways they can help the environment, they even recycle their old sandpit to make a pond! Listen to the audio narration for extra interactive fun. 
 
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 &amp; Tim remain instantly recognizable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. 
 
Topsy and Tim have all sorts of new experiences - just like you! 
 
 Find out all about Topsy and Tim as they go green. 
 
 Jean and Gareth Adamson have sold over 21 million copies in fifty years of their iconic Topsy and Tim books. Topsy and Tim help guide children through various 'new experiences', such as a new baby in Topsy and Tim: The New Baby and recycling in Topsy and Tim Go Green, with captivating storylines fun characters and engaging pictures. 
 
 Visit www.topsyandtim.com for interactive Topsy and Tim stories or download the Topsy and Tim Start School app for iPhone. 
 
 Other Topsy and Tim titles available from Ladybird: 
 
 Topsy and Tim Learn to Swim 
 Topsy and Tim have a Birthday Party 
 Topsy and Tim Start School 
 Topsy and Tim Go on an Aeroplane 
 Topsy and Tim Go to the Zoo 
 Topsy and Tim Go to the Dentist 
 Topsy and Tim Meet Father Christmas 
 Topsy and Tim The New Baby 
 Topsy and Tim Play Football 
 Topsy and Tim Go on a Train 
 Topsy and Tim Go Camping 
 Topsy and Tim Go to Hospital 
 Topsy and Tim At the Farm 
 Topsy and Tim Go to the Doctor 
 Topsy and Tim Have Itchy Heads 
 Topsy and Tim Meet the Fire Fighters 
 Topsy and Tim Meet the Police 
 Topsy and Tim Safety First 
 Topsy and Tim Sports Day 
 Topsy and Tim Visit London 
 Topsy and Tim Go Green 
 
 And printed editions only of Topsy and Tim: Wipe Clean First Writing; Start School with Topsy and Tim: Wipe Clean First Numbers

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this ebook story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Go Green, Topsy and Tim learn all about how the world is getting destroyed by fumes and rubbish. To cheer them up Mummy shows them lots of ways they can help the environment, they even recycle their old sandpit to make a pond! Listen to the audio narration for extra interactive fun! 
 
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 &amp; Tim remain instantly recognizable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans.

Topsy and Tim: Visit London

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: Visit London, the twins have an exciting trip to the capital city. They see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, see the dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum, and even meet the famous Beefeaters at the Tower of London. 
 
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 and 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.

Jean Adamson

Belinda Worsley

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Going to the swimming pool for the first time can be daunting but Topsy and Tim are having fun! Follow the twins on their adventures as they have lessons, learn to swim without their armbands and take part in a swimming competition. 
 
A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences'. This bestselling Topsy and Tim title has been refreshed with a contemporary and fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of readers.

Belinda Worsley

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