From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way. _______________ Sometimes mealtimes can be a battle with young children, especially when they don't want to try new foods. How can we best help children understand that it can take time to like a new food? And how can we develop their vocabulary so they can articulate how they are feeling about food? Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainer, presents a picture book with simple words and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four that encourages children to change their attitudes towards food through looking at shapes and colours, talking about textures and generally making food more interesting. In doing so, young children will build on their self-care skills, behaviour and routines when it comes to healthy eating. Time to Eat is the perfect book for putting a positive and fun spin on mealtimes and food. It also includes a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents on fussy eating. _______________ 'What a great resource - I need these books in my life' - KATE PANKHURST, author of the Fantastically Great Women series 'A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home.' - KATHY BRODIE, Early Years professional, consultant and trainer

From leading Early Years consultant, author and trainer, Penny Tassoni, comes a picture book with simple words and delightful full-colour illustrations that puts a positive and fun spin on mealtimes and food. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, this is the ideal resource for encouraging young children to change their attitudes towards food through looking at the variety of shapes, colours and textures and generally making food more interesting.

About the Author
Penny Tassoni MBE is an education consultant, author and trainer who specialises in learning and play. Penny began her career as an Early Years teacher before training nursery nurses. She has also worked for a large daycare chain as their education and training manager. Penny has written forty books, many of which are core textbooks in the UK for training nursery nurses and Early Years teachers. In 2013, she took on the role of President of the Professional Association of Early Years and Childcare (PACEY) - an organisation with over 35,000 members in the UK. Penny is a well-known speaker and trainer. She regularly works with nurseries and preschools in the UK and Turkey and has supported nurseries in China, Dubai and Hong Kong. Mel Four is a book cover designer and illustrator. She lives in London with her husband and two sons. As well as loving drawing and reading (of course!) Mel enjoys family camping trips and all crafts, especially knitting and crochet.

Reviews
What a great resource - I need these books in my life. -- Kate Pankhurst * Author of the 'Fantastically Great Women' series *
A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home. -- Kathy Brodie * Early Years professional, consultant and trainer *
With positive language through the books, children will find them fun and likeable with joyful and inclusive illustrations to match. -- Rosalind Millam * Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years *
I love these books and can't wait to read them with my two boys! -- Adrian Bethune * Author of 'Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom' *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472964649
Author Penny Tassoni
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Featherstone
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 182g