FIRST SOUNDS & SIMPLE WORDS
Letters & Sounds
Meet letter sounds, listen closely and begin putting simple words together.
INTRODUCING LITTLE FOUNDATIONS
Big discoveries.
Little beginnings.
First sounds. First numbers. First “I did it!” moments. Three illustrated books to explore together, one small step at a time.
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Made for curious minds aged 4–6
And the grown-ups learning beside them.
THE FIRST CHAPTER
OF THEIR LEARNING STORY
OF THEIR LEARNING STORY
01 — 03SMALL STEPS. LASTING FOUNDATIONS.
Listen & discover✳Count & explore✳Notice & wonder✳Learn together
THREE BOOKS. A WORLD TO EXPLORE.
Their next little adventure.
Begin with what sparks their curiosity.
Every book has 48 shared lessons.
FIRST NUMBER SKILLS, ZERO TO TEN
Numbers & Counting
Count little collections, compare amounts and discover what numbers can do.
FIRST SHAPES, PATTERNS & REASONING
Patterns & Thinking
Spot what repeats, explore shapes and explain the little details they notice.
The first series is coming soon. Paperback activity books and Kindle read-together editions are being prepared for release.
A PEEK BETWEEN THE PAGES
Less rushing.
More discovering.
A picture to notice. A question to try. Something to talk about. Each lesson gives you a gentle starting point for learning together.
Say hello to “s”.
Look at the sun, say the sound and match the letter. A small invitation to listen, point and talk.
Actual paperback pages. Interiors print in black and white.
LOOK INSIDE
THE HARTWELL & FINCH APPROACH
A shared moment.
A small discovery.
A reason to try again.
Our idea is simple: early learning can feel like a conversation. Sit beside your child, follow their curiosity and make room for their own answers.
01 / NOTICE
Start with a picture.
A friendly Finch, a familiar object or a simple shape gives little learners something concrete to explore.
02 / HAVE A GO
Try it together.
Point, say, match, count or circle. The paperback activities offer different ways to take part.
03 / TALK
Let them explain.
Use the “Tell Finch” prompts to hear what your child noticed. Adult guidance and answer explanations help you along.
A NOTE FOR THE GROWN-UPS
A little guidance
before you begin.
Who are these books for?
Little Foundations is designed for ages 4–6, with a grown-up nearby to read instructions and share the activities. Choose the pace that suits your child.
How are the paperback and Kindle editions different?
Each paperback has 64 pages, including 48 activity lessons, adult guidance and answer explanations. The Kindle editions adapt the learning for reading and talking together; they are not interactive write-in workbooks.
Do we need to work through all three in order?
The books explore different subjects, so you can choose the one that interests your child. Within each book, the lessons build from simpler ideas towards more involved activities.
Which spelling and language do the books use?
The series uses British English, including words such as “recognise”. Families in other countries can use the same edition.
Where will I be able to buy them?
The series is being prepared for Amazon publication in paperback and Kindle formats. Purchase links will appear here when the listings are live. No orders are being taken on this website yet.