Shopping - Illustrated Jess Stockham

Shopping – Everyday Adventures with a Purpose!

What do we need from the shops? Where will we find it? And who’s coming along to help?

In Shopping, part of the Helping Hands series illustrated by Jess Stockham and published by Child’s Play, young readers are invited to join a real-world adventure that encourages responsibility, cooperation, and planning. This 24-page picture book helps children understand how simple, everyday activities like going shopping can support their social and emotional development.

Helping with real tasks is a natural step forward from pretend play. By working together towards a shared goal, children build confidence, learn about routines, and begin developing essential life skills. With friendly illustrations and engaging dialogue, this book also promotes rich conversations between adult and child.

Why we and schools love it:

• Encourages practical life skills and shared responsibilities
• Reinforces sequencing, planning, and vocabulary development
• Promotes early numeracy, categorization and language use
• Designed for young children aged 3–5

More titles to explore in the Helping Hands series: Cook It!, Clean It! and Fix It! Find them at Contigo Idiomas