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Topsy and Tim

39 books in this series
Topsy and Tim: Have a Birthday Party
Topsy and Tim: Have a Birthday Party
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: Halloween Party
Topsy and Tim: Halloween Party
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 Halloween Party, join the twins as they help deocorate their house, make pumpkin lanterns and play all sorts of spooky games at their very own Halloween party.

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.

Other Topsy and Tim stories include Topsy and Tim: Go on Holiday, Topsy and Tim: Have their Eyes Tested and Topsy and Tim: First Sleepover.
Ladybird Readers Level 1 - Topsy and Tim - Go to London (ELT Graded Reader)
Ladybird Readers Level 1 - Topsy and Tim - Go to London (ELT Graded Reader)
Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction - featuring Spot, Peppa Pig and Peter Rabbit and classic authors such as Roald Dahl.

Recommended for children aged 3-11, the eight levels of Ladybird Readers follow the CEFR framework(Pre-A1 to A2+) and include extra learning activities that develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English tests. Each book is Lexile measured and introduces key vocabulary and character names at the start of each reader. The books are written by language learning experts and include access to online audio, supplementary activities and learning resources including role plays, phrase cards and lesson plans.

This Level 1 Reader is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Starters exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.

Topsy and Tim are going to London with Mommy and Dad. They see the Tower of London and go on a boat. London is great!
Topsy and Tim: Go on Holiday
Topsy and Tim: Go on Holiday
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 Holiday Topsy, Tim, Mummy and Dad are off on holiday, but the journey there is an eventful one!

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: The Complete Audio Collection
Topsy and Tim: The Complete Audio Collection
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Topsy and Tim: The Complete Audio Collection by Jean and Gareth Adamson, read by Daniel Weyman and Kate Rawson.

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.
Topsy and Tim: Have Their Eyes Tested
Topsy and Tim: Have Their Eyes Tested
Beloved twins 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, the twins have an eye check at school, Topsy visits the optician's for extra tests and little Stevie Dunton needs glasses. Showing the latest eye test procedures and equipment, and approved by a Boots Opticians specialist, this book is perfect for sharing with any children who need their eyes tested.
Ladybird Readers Level 1 - Topsy and Tim - Go to the Farm (ELT Graded Reader)
Ladybird Readers Level 1 - Topsy and Tim - Go to the Farm (ELT Graded Reader)
Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction - featuring Spot, Peppa Pig and Peter Rabbit and classic authors such as Roald Dahl.

Recommended for children aged 3-11, the eight levels of Ladybird Readers follow the CEFR framework(Pre-A1 to A2+) and include extra learning activities that develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English tests. Each book is Lexile measured and introduces key vocabulary and character names at the start of each reader. The books are written by language learning experts and include access to online audio, supplementary activities and learning resources including role plays, phrase cards and lesson plans.

This Level 1 Reader is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.

Topsy and Tim like going to the farm. They help the farmer, get some eggs, see the animals, and give a calf some milk.
Ladybird Readers Level 2 - Topsy and Tim - The Big Race (ELT Graded Reader)
Ladybird Readers Level 2 - Topsy and Tim - The Big Race (ELT Graded Reader)
Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points.
  • Perfect for learning English in school or at home
  • Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills
  • Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle
  • Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)
  • Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests
  • Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents
Topsy and Tim: The Big Race, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.

It is sports day at school. Topsy and Tim want to come first in all the races. But they do not come first and they are not happy.

Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.
Wipe-Clean First Spellings: Start School with Topsy and Tim
Wipe-Clean First Spellings: Start School with Topsy and Tim
This Topsy and Tim activity book has shiny, wipe-clean pages and a special pen to make practising first spellings as easy as A, B, C!
Each page has a selection of themed words to practise that children will come across often and that are based on the new English curriculum, such as key phonics spelling patterns, nouns, verbs, tricky words, numbers and family words.

Help your child to copy over the words or write them out themselves, then they can wipe clean and practise again!
Wipe-Clean First Sums: Start School with Topsy and Tim
Wipe-Clean First Sums: Start School with Topsy and Tim
This Topsy and Tim activity book has shiny wipe-clean pages and a special pen to make practising first sums as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Number bonds from 1-10 are introduced in the order that they are taught in schools and fun, colourful illustrations, simple sums and interesting activities help to reinforce first adding and subtracting skills. Help your child to fill in the answers, then they can wipe clean and practise again!
Topsy and Tim: First Sleepover
Topsy and Tim: First Sleepover
Beloved twins 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: First Sleepover the twins are spending the night at their friend Tony's house. It's a lot of fun but it can be tricky being away from Mummy and Daddy as well. How will they get on staying away from home for the first time?

A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books are ideal for sharing with all young children.
Topsy and Tim: Meet Father Christmas
Topsy and Tim: Meet Father Christmas
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. Join Topsy and Tim in this perfect festive book for all young children, as the twins meet Father Christmas.

The family are off to the local garden centre to choose a Christmas tree, and while they are there the twins meet a very special person. Inside Santa's Grotto is non-other than Father Christmas himself! With the promise that Topsy and Tim have been good all year, he gives them both a present to take home as the children prepare for Christmas.

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 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: Help a Friend
Topsy and Tim: Help a Friend
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 Help a Friend, little Stevie Dunton isn't happy at school - he is being picked on. Topsy and Tim speak to Mummy all about bullying and help their friend through his difficult situation.

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: Move House
Topsy and Tim: Move House
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 Move House, the twins are moving house but there is a lot of work to do. There are curtains to take down, toys to pack and pets to look after. It is an exciting time for Topsy and Tim, but Kitty, their cat, isn't quite so sure about the move...

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: At the Farm - Read it yourself with Ladybird
Topsy and Tim: At the Farm - Read it yourself with Ladybird
Topsy and Tim have fun meeting all kinds of interesting animals at the farm. What happens when they meet some geese?

For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read.

All stories feature essential key words and story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout.

They are designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school.

All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools.

This Level 1 title is suitable for very early readers who are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each simple story uses a small number of frequently repeated words.
Topsy and Tim: Go to London - Read it yourself with Ladybird
Topsy and Tim: Go to London - Read it yourself with Ladybird
Topsy and Tim have an exciting trip to the capital city. What happens when they see the sights and meet the Beefeaters at the Tower of London?

For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read.

All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout.

Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school.

All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools.

This Level 2 title is ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

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