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

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Behaviour Matters: Cheetah Learns to Play Nicely - A book about being a good sport by Sue Graves is a delightful children's story that centres on Cheetah, who loves playing games but struggles with sportsmanship. As the story unfolds, Cheetah learns important lessons about teamwork, fairness, and respecting others, making it a gentle guide for young readers on how to be a good sport.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you enjoy stories that teach valuable life lessons to young children, you'll likely appreciate this book. It offers engaging storytelling while imparting an important message about sportsmanship and playing well with others. Perfect for kids who love animal characters and learning about positive behaviour in a fun, relatable way.

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

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the importance of playing fairly and being a good sport for young children.

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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 on others.

Cheetah Learns to Play Nicely tells the tale of Cheetah, who always wants to winβ€”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. Suitable for children under 5.

Series: Behaviour Matters

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Behaviour Matters: Cheetah Learns to Play Nicely is praised for its ability to foster discussions among children and adults. The book's approach provides valuable lessons in sportsmanship and good behaviour, making it a beneficial read for all.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445158723

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Illustration: Full colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Trevor Dunton
  • Illustrated by Trevor Dunton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 227.0mm

Weight: 123g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Sue Graves (Author)

Sue Graves has been a freelance children's author for more than 17 years. She has written over two hundred books for children from pre-school up to 15+ years. She writes fiction and non-fiction, plays and poetry across the age ranges.

Sue loves reading all sorts of books and is at her happiest when she has a book in her hand. She also loves painting in watercolours, playing tennis and badminton and going for long walks in the country with her husband and children.

Trevor Dunton (Illustrator)

Illustrator and musician Trevor Dunton has loved drawing animals since he was in short trousers. OK, he was wearing short trousers yesterday, but it was a warm day and anyway, it's a figure of speech.

A keen tennis player and apiarist, if he isn't hitting the fluff of a ball, he can generally be found in a field in Kent serenading his bees.

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