Behaviour Matters: Kiwi Tidies Up - A book about being messy

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Behaviour Matters: Kiwi Tidies Up - A book about being messy introduces young readers to Kiwi, a little bird who loves playing but struggles with keeping things tidy. Through engaging storytelling and colourful illustrations, children learn the importance of tidiness and responsibility, highlighting positive behavioural changes in a fun and relatable way. Perfect for teaching kids about the consequences of messiness and the joy of organising.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Behaviour Matters: Kiwi Tidies Up - A book about being messy

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the concept of clearing up for young children

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

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 through together to help children understand their behaviour.

Kiwi is always messy. He never tidies his things away at home or at school. But when his friends say they don't want him to sit on their table anymore, Kiwi is upset. Can he start looking after his things and clearing up after himself?

The Behaviour Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. This book 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. It can be used to discuss values and is suitable for children under 5.

Series: Behaviour Matters

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445179995

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Illustration: Full colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Trevor Dunton
  • Illustrated by Trevor Dunton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 118g

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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