Images from the Tina's Trio series

TINA’S TRIO is a brand new series of books especially for children who are cared for by childminders

Kid Premiership has joined forces with registered childminder and author Allison Lee to produce this new range of books. Allison has written several books and two childcare courses, which she also tutors and has gained an “outstanding” grade in every category from Ofsted for her own childminding business. Her qualifications include the Certificate in Childminding Practice, NVQ Level 3 and Quality First Level 3.

The series follows the lively adventures of Izzy, Zak and cheeky little Benji with their childminder Tina. Each book is designed to introduce a particular situation that children and their childminders may encounter and helps to promote essential discussion about new experiences. At the back of each book is a section giving ‘Useful Tips for Childminders and Parents’.

Tina's Trio and the Ofsted Inspection

Tina’s Trio and the Ofsted Inspection is an informative book covering the inspection of a childminder’s setting.

The book offers help and advice for parents and childminders as well as exploring the day of the inspection from a child’s point of view.

The book is colourful and appealing to young children and each page asks questions to involve the child in the story.

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Tina Tackles Behaviour

This book charts the behaviour of Benji who persistently misbehaves and illustrates how his behaviour affects the other children in the setting. It is an informative guide for both parents and childminders and offers help and advice on how to tackle challenging behaviour.

Tina Tackles Behaviour provides an excellent opportunity to talk to children about their own behaviour.

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Tina's Trio and the Hospital Dash

Tina’s Trio and the Hospital Dash is a captivating story about a child who has suffered a broken arm due to a fall and needs to go to hospital.

The book enables children to understand the process involved when being admitted to hospital and offers information about x-rays and broken limbs.

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Tina's Trio and the Tummy Bug

Tina’s Trio and the Tummy Bug is a delightful story that shows how Tina and the boys react when Izzy gets sick.

The search for the hidden tummy bugs and the questions on each page help to engage children fully in the story and encourage discussion of the issues concerned when someone is sick.

The back page offers an informative guide for both parents and childminders on the responsibilities a childminder has to all children in the setting if a child becomes ill.

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