Behaviour Matters!Children's Illustrated Series (14 Books)

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The Behaviour Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem, and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the personal, social, and emotional development area of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children 3 and up.

Elephant Learns to Share - A Book About Sharing

A lively picture book that examines the issue of not sharing in an amusing but reassuring way through animal characters - perfect for young children who don't want to share.

The story offers a gentle way to reinforce this good behaviour. At the end of the story, there are notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with anger.

Elephant hates sharing anything. When Gran gives him a bat and ball set, he finds it impossible to play by himself. He needs to find friends to play with, but will anyone want to join his game? It is part of a series Behaviour Matters, which is perfect for sharing with children as a gentle means of discussing their emotions, boosting self-esteem, and reinforcing good behaviour. Each book has a fun story featuring fantastic characters which are backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together. They support the Personal, Social, and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Giraffe Is Left Out - A Book About Feeling Bullied

This simple, engaging story is the perfect way to introduce young children to what bullying is, and help them become aware of how their behaviour can impact other children.

There are even suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand. When Leopard arrives at Jungle School, Giraffe doesn't want to include him and tries to exclude him from joining in. So, when Leopard has a birthday party he doesn't invite Giraffe, even though he has invited all his friends. Slowly Giraffe begins to understand how Leopard must have felt when he started school. Can the two of them learn to become friends after all?

The Behaviour Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. 

Hippo Owns Up - A Book About Telling the Truth

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to what honesty is and help them understand the importance of owning up to your mistakes. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact others.

Hippo is having a bad day. It all started when he missed his breakfast. He can't concentrate in class and his tummy won't stop rumbling. And when he sees Mrs Croc's special chocolate cake, he can't resist. Now somebody else is getting the blame for eating it. Will Hippo do the right thing and tell the truth and make amends for what he's done?

The Behaviour Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values.

Lion's in a Flap - A Book About Feeling Worried

A lively picture book that examines the issue of being worried in an amusing but reassuring way through animal characters - perfect for young children who have feelings of anxiety and worry. '

The story offers a gentle way to discussing the things children worry about. At the end of the story, there are notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with anger. Lion is off on a school trip to Jungle Land - the most exciting theme park EVER! He should be thrilled, but he cannot stop worrying and it's ruining the trip for him. Can Miss Bird and his friends help him to relax and have fun?

It is part of a series Behaviour Matters, which is perfect for sharing with children as a gentle means of discussing their emotions, boosting self-esteem, and reinforcing good behaviour. Each book has a fun story featuring fantastic characters which is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together. They support the Personal, Social, and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. 'Excellent for sharing and encouraging discussion... we can all learn from the approach taken in this series.

Monkey Needs to Listen - A Book About Paying Attention

A lively picture book that examines the issue of not listening in an amusing but reassuring way through animal characters - perfect for young children who forget to listen.

The story offers a gentle way to reinforce this good behaviour. At the end of the story, there are notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with anger.

Monkey is so excited about a go-kart race that he doesn't listen to any of the instructions. He doesn't stop to check his kart and he nearly ruins the race for all the animals. Can Monkey learn to listen and pay attention or will the race be abandoned for good?

It is part of a series Behaviour Matters, which is perfect for sharing with children as a gentle means of discussing their emotions, boosting self-esteem, and reinforcing good behaviour. Each book has a fun story featuring fantastic characters which are backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together. They support the Personal, Social, and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. 'Excellent for sharing and encouraging discussion... we can all learn from the approach taken in this series.

Tiger Has a Tantrum - A Book About Feeling Angry

A lively picture book that examines feelings of anger in an amusing but reassuring way through animal characters - perfect for young children who are experiencing angry emotions.

The story offers a gentle way in to discuss this difficult emotion. At the end of the story there are notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with anger.

Tiger is in a terrible mood. He has been angry with everyone all day. Then Monkey accidentally chooses the book that Tiger wanted and Tiger has a full-blown tantrum in the library. How can Miss Bird help Tiger to manage his anger, and how can he make up with his friends? It is part of a series Behaviour Matters, which is perfect for sharing with children as a gentle means of discussing their emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour.

Each book has a fun story featuring fantastic characters which is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Cheetah Learns to Play Nicely - A book about being a good sport

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to what fair play is and help them understand the importance of being a good sport. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact others.

Cheetah always wants to win - no matter what it takes. But when his friends no longer want to play with him, he decides to look at his behaviour and start playing more nicely.

The Behaviour Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem, and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

Croc Needs to Wait - A book about patience

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to being patient and help them understand the importance of waiting their turn. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact on others. Croc can never wait for anything - he's always interrupting, rushes everything and he can never wait to take his turn. Can he learn to slow down and be a little more patient?

Flamingo Is Brave - A Book about Feeling Scared

Flamingo is Brave offers a gentle introduction to the concept of being brave and overcoming your fears for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to being brave and help them find ways to overcome their fears. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their emotions. Flamingo finds everything frightening, and it stops him from joining in sometimes. With a little help from his friends, he finds a way to be braver and face his fears.

Koala Makes the Right Choice - A book about choices and consequences

Koala Makes the Right Choice offers a gentle introduction to the concepts of choice and consequence. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to choices and helps them find ways to make decisions and understand consequences. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their behaviour..

Llama Stops Teasing - A book about making fun of others

Llama Stops Teasing offers a gentle introduction to the concept of teasing for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to teasing and help them find ways to build empathy. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their behaviour. Llama thinks it is funny to tease others. He whispers about them and makes fun of them. But when his friends say they don't want to play with him anymore, Llama is upset. Can he start treating others more kindly?

Rhino Learns to be Polite - A Book About Good Manners

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to being polite and help them understand the importance of using nice manners. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact on others. Rhino does not have very nice manners, especially at the dinner table. But soon no one wants to sit near him at lunch time and he even misses out on tea at his friend's house. It is time for Rhino to bring out his very best manners!

Sloth Gets Busy - A book about feeling lazy

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the idea of being involved and the importance of helping others and being responsible. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their behaviour. Sloth is very lazy. He just can't be bothered to clean up after himself or help out at home. At school, he is too lazy to take care with his work or join in with games. Can Sloth learn that helping others and being busy can be fun?

Turtle Comes Out of Her Shell - A book about feeling shy

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to being brave when they feel shy and help them find ways to feel more confident. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact on others. Turtle has a beautiful singing voice, but she feels far to shy to enter the talent show at school. By talking to her friends about it, she develops a way to overcome her shyness in a way that works for her.