Topsy And Tim First Experiences Collection 10 Books Set

Topsy and Tim First Experiences Collection is a box set of ten stories following the well-known twins as they navigate everyday situations. Set in the real world and focused on familiar activities and outings, the series is presented as reassuring for young children approaching first experiences of their own.

Across the collection, Topsy and Tim visit places including the dentist, doctor and zoo, and take part in events such as a birthday party, camping and learning to swim. The books are described as updated with contemporary artwork, while keeping the characters instantly recognisable to parents and appealing in a fresh style for a new generation.

Included titles

• Topsy and Tim Have Itchy Heads
• Topsy and Tim At the Farm
• Topsy and Tim Go to the Dentist
• Topsy and Tim Play Football
• Topsy and Tim Go to the Doctor
• Topsy and Tim Go on an Aeroplane
• Topsy and Tim Have a Birthday Party
• Topsy and Tim Learn to Swim
• Topsy and Tim Go Camping
• Topsy and Tim Go to the Zoo

Key details

• Box set containing 10 books
• Stories centred on first experiences and everyday adventures
• Real-world settings based on familiar activities and outings
• Updated with contemporary artwork

Synopses

Topsy and Tim Have Itchy Heads

Topsy and Tim get head lice at school. Mummy is not pleased at first, but soon finds a way to deal with the itching.

Topsy and Tim At the Farm

The twins meet farm animals, collect eggs from the chickens and watch ducklings learning to swim. After being chased by geese, Farmer Stewart gives them a job feeding a calf.

Topsy and Tim Go to the Dentist

Topsy and Tim visit the dentist and learn about keeping teeth healthy. The appointment is shown as less frightening than it may seem.

Topsy and Tim Play Football

Topsy and Tim join a local football club and practise skills such as dribbling around cones. They play a proper match and enjoy it so much they want to play every day.

Topsy and Tim Go to the Doctor

Tim wakes up with a sore throat and visits Dr Sims, who checks him over and prescribes medicine. Back at home, Topsy soon begins to feel worse.

Topsy and Tim Go on an Aeroplane

Topsy and Tim travel by aeroplane and meet the stewardess and the pilot. The story introduces the airport and mentions that sucking sweets can help stop ears popping.

Topsy and Tim Have a Birthday Party

It is the twins’ birthday and they celebrate with a party. They put up decorations, open presents and share the day with their friends.

Topsy and Tim Learn to Swim

Topsy and Tim go to the swimming pool for the first time and take lessons. They learn to swim without armbands and take part in a swimming competition.

Topsy and Tim Go Camping

The twins go camping, make new friends and follow a nature trail. They also get to stay in their own tent.

Topsy and Tim Go to the Zoo

Topsy and Tim visit the zoo and see a range of animals. The story also looks at how zookeepers care for them.