The "First Words" series 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 stories. Where does the mysterious spaceman come from? why is Floppy out of favour? and 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 are also accompanied by "Big Books" and "Extended Stories".