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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 &amp; 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.

Jean Adamson (Author) Jean Adamson is the creator of more than 100 much-loved children's books spanning five decades. 
She studied Illustration at Goldsmiths where she met her future husband and writing partner Gareth Adamson (1925-1982). They worked on children's books together, with Gareth producing the storylines and Jean the illustration, including Topsy and Tim. 
More than 140 Topsy and Tim titles have been published, selling upwards of 21 million copies around the world. Since 1998, over a million copies have been sold in the UK alone. Sixty episodes of an animated TV series followed, and three seasons of a live-action version have broadcast on CBeebies, which won the BAFTA Pre-school Live Action award in 2016. 
In 1999 Jean Adamson was awarded an MBE for her services to children's literature.

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 &amp; 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.

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, the twins take a trip to the seaside. But have they remembered to pack everything they need, and will they ever reach the seaside? 
 
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 and 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: 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.

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: Move House

Join Topsy and Tim as they prepare to move house with Mummy and Dad. 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... 
 
Topsy and Tim are just like you! They find fun and adventure in the real world. 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 &amp; Tim remain instantly recognizable 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. 
 
Other titles are Topsy and Tim The New Baby, Topsy and Tim Have a Birthday party, Topsy and Tim Go on an Aeroplane, Topsy and Tim Play football, Topsy and Tim Go on a Train, Topsy and Tim Learn to Swim, Topsy and Tim Start School, Topsy and Tim Go Camping, Topsy and Tim Go to Hospital, Topsy and Tim Go to the Zoo, Topsy and Tim Go to the Dentist, Topsy and Tim At the Farm, Topsy and Tim Go to the Doctor, Topsy and Tim Have Itchy Heads, Topsy and Tim Meet the Firefighters, Topsy and Tim Meet the Police, Topsy and Tim Safety First, Topsy and Tim Go for Gold, Topsy and Tim Visit London, Topsy and Tim Meet Father Christmas, 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 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 &amp; Tim remain instantly recognizable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans.

A story about bullying and friendship

Topsy and Tim: Help a Friend

Join Topsy and Tim as they help a friend in need. In Topsy and Tim Help a Friend, Stevie Dunton is unhappy at school because he is being bullied. The twins do the right thing by speaking to Mummy and Miss Terry about it so they can stop the bullies picking on Stevie. 
Listen along as you read with the synched audio! 
 
Topsy and Tim are just like you! They find fun and adventure in the real world. 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 &amp; Tim remain instantly recognizable 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. 
 
Other titles are Topsy and Tim The New Baby, Topsy and Tim Have a Birthday party, Topsy and Tim Go on an Aeroplane, Topsy and Tim Play football, Topsy and Tim Go on a Train, Topsy and Tim Learn to Swim, Topsy and Tim Start School, Topsy and Tim Go Camping, Topsy and Tim Go to Hospital, Topsy and Tim Go to the Zoo, Topsy and Tim Go to the Dentist, Topsy and Tim At the Farm, Topsy and Tim Go to the Doctor, Topsy and Tim Have Itchy Heads, Topsy and Tim Meet the Firefighters, Topsy and Tim Meet the Police, Topsy and Tim Safety First, Topsy and Tim Go for Gold, Topsy and Tim Visit London, Topsy and Tim Meet Father Christmas, 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 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 &amp; Tim remain instantly recognizable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. 
Listen along as you read with the synched audio.

Jean Adamson

Gareth Adamson

Topsy and Tim are the twins who have entertained, guided and delighted children for 60 years. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of publishing, Topsy and Tim: On the Farm is a gorgeous new edition of one of the very first stories about these loveable twins, complete with original artwork. 
 
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 this special anniversary edition of On the Farm, join the twins as they help collect the eggs, bring the cows to be milked and even feed a calf.

Gareth Adamson

Topsy and Tim: On the Farm anniversary edition

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