Experiences Matter

Funny animal stories that gently introduce young readers to first experiences. From a first day at school, to new pets and new friends, these funny stories introduce children to first experiences...

Wolf's Big New Family offers a gentle introduction to the experience of becoming a larger stepfamily for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of becoming a blended family. Also included are suggestions for activities and...

Grandpa Sloth Needs Help offers a gentle introduction to the experience of an older relative moving to a care home for young children. This gentle, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of an older relative moving to a care setting. Also included are...

Kangaroo Gets Glasses offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the optician for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of having an eye test and getting glasses. Also included are suggestions for activities...

Zebra's Parents Separate offers a gentle introduction to the experience of parents separating for young children. This gentle, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of parental separation. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk...

Bear Misses Her Pet offers a gentle introduction to the experience of losing a pet for young children. This gentle, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of a pet dying. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to...

Turtle Moves House offers a gentle introduction to the experience of moving house for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of moving to a new house. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through...

Koala Goes on Holiday offers a gentle introduction to the experience of being away from home for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of being away from their familiar surroundings. Also included are suggestions for...

Little Lion Goes to a Party offers a gentle introduction to the experience of attending a social occasion for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of going to a party. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to...

Monkey Goes to Hospital offers a gentle introduction to the experience of needing hospital treatment for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting a hospital. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to...

Hippo Rides a Bike offers a gentle introduction to the experience of learning to ride a bike for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of learning how to ride a bike. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to...

Little Leopard Learns to Swim offers a gentle introduction to the experience of learning to swim for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of gaining confidence in the water. Also included are suggestions for activities and...

Giraffe Goes to the Doctor offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the doctor for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting the doctor. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk...

Cheetah Gets Lost offers a gentle introduction to the experience of getting lost for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of getting lost. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to...

Elephant Has a Brother offers a gentle introduction to the experience of having a new sibling for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of a new sibling. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through...

Little Tiger Starts School offers a gentle introduction to the experience of starting school for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of starting school. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through...

Rhino Makes a Friend offers a gentle introduction to the experience of meeting new people for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of making new friends. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through...

Llama's Sports Day offers a gentle introduction to the experience of taking part in Sports Day competitions for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of Sports Day. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to...

Croc Goes to the Dentist offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the dentist for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting the dentist. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk...