First Words is a set of six Stage 1 titles designed to fill a perceived gap between the wordless Stage 1 books and Stage 2. They introduce the Stage 1 key words (the characters' names; a', and' and the') in a set of motivating child-centred Where does the mysterious spaceman come from? Why is Floppy out of favour? What happens to Mum and Dad's bed? Look in on the Biff and Chip Show'; join the family having fun at the beach; and find out what's cooking. These Stage 1 titles will be accompanied by Big Books and Extended Stories.