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11 Topsy and Tim books for those first experiences

Topsy and Tim: Go on an Aeroplane

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. In Go on an Aeroplane share Topsy and Tim's aeroplane adventure as they meet the stewardess, the pilot. Also, learn all about the airport and discover that sucking sweets can stop little ears from popping! 
 
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 recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. Re-launching in April 2008 with the bestselling titles Learning to Swim, The New Baby, Start School, Go on an Aeroplane, Go Green and Have a Birthday Party these wonderful books deserve a place on the bookshelves of the next generation.

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. Join Topsy and Tim on their first plane ride, learn all about the airport and meet the flight attendants and pilot who work on the plane. The perfect book for going on holiday, to help prepare little ones who have never flown before. 
 
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: Go to the Doctor

Visit the doctor with everybody's favourite twins! A reassuring, 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. Going to the doctor for the first time can be daunting but Topsy and Tim soon realise there is nothing to fear. When Tim wakes up with a sore throat, Mummy decides he needs to go to the doctor. Dr Sims looks in his mouth, listens to his chest and soon knows what's wrong. Tim goes home with a bottle of medicine to make him feel better. 
 
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. Going to the doctor for the first time can be daunting but Topsy and Tim soon realise there is nothing to fear. When Tim wakes up with a sore throat, Mummy decides he needs to go to the doctor. Dr Sims looks in his mouth, listens to his chest and soon knows what's wrong. Tim goes home with a bottle of medicine to make him feel better. 
 
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: Learn to Swim

Learn to swim 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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Topsy and Tim: Meet the Police

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: Meet the Police, the twins' class is visited by two Police Officers, who explain to the children what their jobs involve. Topsy and Tim find out about stranger danger, learn about safe places to play, and even get to visit the police station themselves when they find somebody's belongings. 
 
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 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.

Topsy and Tim: Have Itchy Heads

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 Itchy Heads, the twins catch head lice at school! Mummy isn't too pleased at first but soon she finds a good way of getting rid of the itchy problem! 
 
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.

Topsy and Tim: Meet the Firefighters

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 Meet the Firefighters the twins have an exciting day out at the fire station! They get to see all the fire appliances and learn about fire safety. 
 
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.

Topsy and Tim: Go on a Train

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: Go on a Train, the twins are going to visit their Granny, and Mummy decides to take them on the train. Topsy and Tim get to see the bustle of the train station, and then they learn about using trolleys, showing tickets, and going through tunnels! 
 
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 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.

Topsy and Tim: Go to Hospital

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: Go to Hospital, Tim has fallen out of a tree and bumped his head. He's a little nervous about going to hospital, 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! 
 
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 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.

Topsy and Tim: Go Camping

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 &amp; 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.

Topsy and Tim: At the Farm

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. 
 
In Topsy and Tim At the Farm, the children meet all kinds of interesting animals. They help collect eggs from the chickens, and find some little ducklings learning how to swim. They are a little bit frightened when they get chased by some large geese, but Farmer Stewart soon finds them a nice job to do, helping to feed a calf.

Topsy and Tim: Play Football

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. 
 
Topsy and Tim join the local football club. Along with their friends, they practice their skills, including dribbling a ball around cones. Then they play a proper game. It's so much fun that Topsy and Tim want to play football every day! Children who are starting to be interested in football will love to read about all the details of the club.

Topsy and Tim: The New Baby

Are you going to be a big brother or sister? How exciting! 
 
Topsy and Tim's friend, Tony, is a big brother! At first he gets a little bit jealous of the new baby, but soon, he learns that being a big brother is great! The perfect story for siblings to be, Topsy and Tim: The New Baby is a reassuring story that highlights just how wonderful being an older sibling can be! 
 
Exploring the experience of pregnancy, breastfeeding and the impact of a new family member with warmth and humour, this story is the ideal tool to spark conversations about a new sibling and to help children cope with change. 
 
Discover more Topsy and Tim adventures: 
Topsy and Tim: Start School 
Topsy and Tim: Move House 
Topsy and Tim: Learn To Swim

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: The New Baby, the twins' friend Tony has a new baby brother called Jack. At first Tony is a bit jealous of the new baby but he soon learns how to be a helpful big brother. 
 
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 recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. Re-launching in April 2009 with the bestselling titles Learning to Swim, The New Baby, Start School, Go on an Aeroplane, Go Green and Have a Birthday Party these wonderful books deserve a place on the bookshelves of the next generation.

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. In Topsy and Tim: Go to the Dentist children can find out how to keep their teeth healthy and discover that going to the dentist isn't such a scary experience after all. 
 
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.

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