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.