Behaviour Matters

Funny animal stories that gently introduce young readers to feelings, emotions and behaviour. From having a tantrum to feeling left out, waiting your turn or not wanting to share, these brilliantly funny stories help children to learn about their feelings, emotions and...

Tiger Has a Tantrum offers a gentle introduction to the concept of emotions for young children. 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...

Panda Feels Jealous offers a gentle introduction to the concept of jealousy, and being pleased with what you have, for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to feelings of jealousy. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk...

Rhino Learns to Be Polite offers a gentle introduction to the concept of manners for young children. 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...

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...

Cheetah Learns to Play Nicely is a gentle introduction to the importance of playing fairly and being a good sport for young children. 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...

Giraffe is Left Out offers a gentle introduction to the concept of friendship and feeling included for young children. 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...

Hippo Owns Up is a gentle introduction to the concept of being honest and owning up for young children. 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...

Lion's in a Flap offers a gentle introduction to the concept of worries and anxieties and how to deal with them for young children. 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...

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...

Zebra Can Cope offers a gentle introduction to the concept of resilience, and keeping trying, for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children the concept of reslience, giving them tools to help them cope in everyday situations. Also included are...

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...

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...

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...

Kiwi Tidies Up offers a gentle introduction to the concept of clearing up and looking after things for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the consequences of being messy. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk...

Monkey Needs to Listen offers a gentle introduction to the concept of paying attention for young children. 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...

Gecko is Frustrated offers a gentle introduction to the concept of frustration for young children, helping them find ways to recognise and deal with their frustrated feelings. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to frustration. Also included are suggestions...

Elephant Learns to Share is a gentle introduction to the concept of how to share for young children. 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? A...

Lemur Feels Let Down offers a gentle introduction to the concept of disappointment for young children, helping them finds ways to recognise and overcome their disappointed feelings. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to disappointment. Also included are...

Croc Has to Wait is a gentle introduction to the importance of being patient and waiting your turn for young children. Croc can never wait for anything - he's alway interrupting, rushes everything and he can never wait to take his turn. Can he learn to slow down and be a little more patient?...