Reassuring first experiences novelty book for toddlers about going to the dentist, with parent and carer tips.
Marion Cocklico studied graphic design at Pivaut (Nantes) for four
years before becoming an illustrator. She's worked with over thirty
different French publishing houses since 2008 including Gallimard
Tourbillon and Larousse. She lives in Paris. The Big Steps series,
including No More Nappies and I'm Starting Nursery, are Marion's
first titles for an English publisher.
Dr Amanda Gummer is a research psychologist specializing in child
development, with over twenty years experience working with
children and families. She has set up three organisations -
Fundamentally Children, FUNdamentals and the Good Toy Guide Ltd -
all of which promote the value of play and positive parenting in
child development. Amanda is frequently in the media and on expert
panels for child-related issues, as well as being the British Toy
and Hobby Association's spokesperson for their Make Time to Play
Campaign.
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 Gummer's Good Play Guide*
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