Main description:

This invaluable resource comprises a set of six 'Pip and Bunny' picture books with accompanying professional guide and downloadable online content; all carefully written and illustrated to support language and emotional development through reading. By inspiring conversation and fueling the young reader's imagination the books promote emotional and social literacy.

Designed for use within the Early Years setting or at home, each story explores different areas of social and emotional development. The full set includes:

Six beautifully illustrated picture books with text and vocabulary for each

A handbook designed to guide the parent or practitioner in using the books effectively

'Talking points' relating to the child's own world

'What's the word?' picture pages to be photocopied, downloaded or printed

Detailed suggestions as to how to link with other EYFS areas of learning

The set is designed to be used in both individual and group settings, and at various stages of a child's development. It will be a valuable resource for teachers, SENCOs, Early Years workers, EOTAs, Educational Psychologists, counsellors and therapists.

Contents:

The resource pack comprises:

Practitioner Handbook

Text/vocabulary for all six books

Specific vocabulary for the picture cards,

Questions for the 'Talking Points' relating to the child's own world.

Detailed suggestions as to how to link with other EYFS areas of learning

6 x Picture Books

Pip's Dream

The Flyaway Balloon

Bunny Visits London

Pip at the Seaside

The Cheeky Ostrich

Fun at Home

With 'Talking Points' and links throughout to other Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS) areas of learning.

Online resources: Templates to produce 5 supplementary 'Find the Word' picture cards per book designed to focus visual literacy