Parents, Guardians and Carers:
Welcome back to the world of Swish and Swipe, where a winter journey becomes a Christmas adventure.
In this story, Emily is excited for Christmas, but there is one important thing missing — a Christmas tree.
With George, Jean, and her two windscreen-wiper friends, Swish and Swipe, Emily sets off to find a tree that can be loved, cared for, and planted in the garden to grow year after year.
Along the way, Emily discovers that the smallest, wonkiest tree can still be the most special.
This is a gentle story about kindness, care, patience, and seeing beauty in something others may overlook.
As you read together, you can talk about looking after nature, and how little things—and young children—can grow when they are given care and encouragement.
So snuggle up, swish away the worries, swipe in some Christmas sparkle, and remember: love helps everything grow.
Parents, Guardians and Carers:
Welcome back to the world of Swish and Swipe, where a winter journey becomes a Christmas adventure.
In this story, Emily is excited for Christmas, but there is one important thing missing — a Christmas tree.
With George, Jean, and her two windscreen-wiper friends, Swish and Swipe, Emily sets off to find a tree that can be loved, cared for, and planted in the garden to grow year after year.
Along the way, Emily discovers that the smallest, wonkiest tree can still be the most special.
This is a gentle story about kindness, care, patience, and seeing beauty in something others may overlook.
As you read together, you can talk about looking after nature, and how little things—and young children—can grow when they are given care and encouragement.
So snuggle up, swish away the worries, swipe in some Christmas sparkle, and remember: love helps everything grow.
E-BOOK EDITION
Parents, Guardians and Carers
Welcome back aboard Bus 11, Emily’s School Bus!
This story is all about making the bus feel friendly, which is a lovely way to practise what kindness and inclusion look like in real life.
As you read together, you and your child will meet new friends like Aisha, who wears hearing aids, and Ben, who uses a wheelchair.
Swish and Swipe help explain these differences in a calm, positive way, reminding us that bodies and brains can work differently — and that’s okay.
The heart of this book is the idea that children can be curious and kind at the same time. Swipe asks questions, Swish answers gently, and Emily learns a simple, helpful tip: look at someone when you speak and talk clearly. Then she tries it out for herself.
As you share the pages together, you might like to pause and try these little “Bus Friendly” moments:
Spot the kindness: Who helps someone feel welcome?
Practise the tip: Can we look at each other and speak clearly like Emily does?
Celebrate differences: What makes each child special on the School Bus?
And if your child is heading into school feeling wobbly, this book offers a reassuring message: friendship can start small, with a wave, a compliment, or sharing something as simple as a sticker.
Parents, Guardians and Carers
Welcome back aboard Bus 11, Emily’s School Bus!
This story is all about making the bus feel friendly, which is a lovely way to practise what kindness and inclusion look like in real life.
As you read together, you and your child will meet new friends like Aisha, who wears hearing aids, and Ben, who uses a wheelchair.
Swish and Swipe help explain these differences in a calm, positive way, reminding us that bodies and brains can work differently — and that’s okay.
The heart of this book is the idea that children can be curious and kind at the same time. Swipe asks questions, Swish answers gently, and Emily learns a simple, helpful tip: look at someone when you speak and talk clearly. Then she tries it out for herself.
As you share the pages together, you might like to pause and try these little “Bus Friendly” moments:
Spot the kindness: Who helps someone feel welcome?
Practise the tip: Can we look at each other and speak clearly like Emily does?
Celebrate differences: What makes each child special on the School Bus?
And if your child is heading into school feeling wobbly, this book offers a reassuring message: friendship can start small, with a wave, a compliment, or sharing something as simple as a sticker.
E-BOOK EDITION
A Note for Grown-Ups (to read with your child)
Hello there!
Welcome aboard the School Bus, where rainy days can turn into brave days, and where everyone belongs.
In this story, Emily is starting school for the very first time. That can feel exciting… and a little bit wobbly in your tummy too. Luckily, she meets two giggly windscreen-wiper friends, Swish and Swipe, who help her notice something important: on this bus (and at school), every child is different, and that’s what makes the journey special.
As you read this book and five other volumes together, you’ll meet children who may look, move, speak, learn, or hear in different ways. Some children use helpful tools, like hearing aids. Some children like to talk lots, and some like to listen first. Some children jump right in, and others need a little time.
Swish and Swipe show us how to be great friends by doing simple, powerful things:
• We notice and accept differences
• We ask kind questions
• We listen carefully
• We help someone join in
• We make room for everyone
So, snuggle up, swish away the worries, swipe in some smiles, and remember, being kind is a superpower, and everyone deserves a friendly seat on the bus.
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A Note for Grown-Ups (to read with your child)
Hello there!
Welcome aboard the School Bus, where rainy days can turn into brave days, and where everyone belongs.
In this story, Emily is starting school for the very first time. That can feel exciting… and a little bit wobbly in your tummy too. Luckily, she meets two giggly windscreen-wiper friends, Swish and Swipe, who help her notice something important: on this bus (and at school), every child is different, and that’s what makes the journey special.
As you read this book and five other volumes together, you’ll meet children who may look, move, speak, learn, or hear in different ways. Some children use helpful tools, like hearing aids. Some children like to talk lots, and some like to listen first. Some children jump right in, and others need a little time.
Swish and Swipe show us how to be great friends by doing simple, powerful things:
• We notice and accept differences
• We ask kind questions
• We listen carefully
• We help someone join in
• We make room for everyone
So, snuggle up, swish away the worries, swipe in some smiles, and remember, being kind is a superpower, and everyone deserves a friendly seat on the bus.
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