Sue Graves

A lively board 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 in to reinforce good behaviour. Elephant hates sharing anything. When Gran gives him a bat and ball set, he finds it impossible to play...

A lively board 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 into discussing the things children worry about. Lion Feels Worried follows Lion as he embarks on a school trip to Jungle Land...

A lively board 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 in to reinforce good behaviour. Monkey Needs to Listen - A book about paying attention tells the story of Monkey, who is so excited about...

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 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...

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...

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....

Lemur Feels Let Down offers a gentle introduction to the concept of disappointment for young children, helping them find 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 suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together, to help children understand their feelings and...

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 others. Rhino does not have very nice manners, especially at the dinner table....

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 learn...

Koala Goes on Holiday offers a gentle introduction to the experience of being away from home for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of being away from their familiar surroundings. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own...

Cheetah Raises Money offers a gentle introduction to the concept of raising money for charity for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the benefit of raising money to help other people. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand the concept. When a...

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 on ways to help children learn why...

Kangaroo Spends Wisely offers a gentle introduction to the concept of spending money sensibly for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the concept of not wasting money and shopping smartly. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand the concept. Kangaroo often wastes...

Meerkat Earns Money offers a gentle introduction to the concept of earning money for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the concept of working to earn money. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to discuss together to help children understand the concept. Meerkat loves his tree house, but it's...

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 on 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...

Money Matters: Panda Finds Out About Money offers a gentle introduction to the concept of money for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to what money is and how it works. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand the concept. When Panda swaps...

Croc Says No to Plastic offers a gentle introduction to the concept of reducing the use of plastic for young children. In this humorous story, Croc shows her love for plastic. She loves drinks and snacks that come packaged in plastic, and she isn't very careful about throwing the plastic away after she has used it. Can she learn to...

Lemur Saves Energy offers a gentle introduction to the concept of using energy carefully for young children. In this humorous story, Lemur is always wasting energy. He forgets to switch off the light, he lets all the hot air out of the front door and all the cold air out of the fridge. But when a big energy bill arrives,...

Lemur Saves Energy offers a gentle introduction to the concept of using energy carefully for young children. In this humorous story, Lemur is always wasting energy. He forgets to switch off the light, he lets all the hot air out of the front door, and all the cold air out of the fridge. But when a big energy bill arrives,...

Leopard Doesn't Waste Food offers a gentle introduction to the concept of not wasting food for young children. In this humorous story, Leopard often throws away food. He sometimes takes too much, or he doesn't store it carefully and then doesn't want to eat it. But after a day on the farm and Wolf's party, he wants to make a...

Little Bear Looks After Nature offers a gentle introduction to the concept of conservation for young children. In this humorous story, Little Bear sees all the problems facing nature in her local environment, and she is determined to make some changes. She encourages others to help her too! This charming book is the perfect way to introduce young children to...

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's...

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). The Rat and the Elephant is a retelling of an Aesop fable in which a boastful rat becomes jealous of an elephant, only to attract the attention...

In this Japanese traditional tale, a little white hare longs to see the world, and he wants to trick a crocodile into helping him. This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). Reading Champion offers...

Kangaroo Gets Glasses offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the optician for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of having an eye test and getting glasses. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.Kangaroo is...

Grandpa Sloth Needs Help offers a gentle introduction to the experience of an older relative moving to a care home for young children. This gentle, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of an older relative moving to a care setting. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to...

Llama's Sports Day offers a gentle introduction to the experience of taking part in Sports Day competitions for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of Sports Day. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. Everyone is...

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...

Wolf's Big New Family offers a gentle introduction to the experience of becoming a larger stepfamily for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of becoming a blended family. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. When...

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading...

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 through together to help children understand their behaviour. Panda often feels jealous....

Wolf's Big New Family offers a gentle introduction to the experience of becoming a larger stepfamily for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of becoming a blended family. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. When...

Cheetah Gets Lost offers a gentle introduction to the experience of getting lost for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of getting lost. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. When Cheetah gets lost on a...

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading...

Giraffe Saves Water offers a gentle introduction to the concept of not wasting water for young children. In this humorous story, Giraffe is always wasting water. He likes taking baths and always leaves the tap running when he brushes his teeth. But when he runs out of water on a hot day, he begins to learn how precious water really...

Leopard Doesn't Waste Food offers a gentle introduction to the concept of not wasting food for young children. In this humorous story, Leopard often throws away food. He sometimes takes too much, or he doesn't store it carefully and then doesn't want to eat it. But after a day on the farm and Wolf's party, he wants to make a...

A lively board 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. Tiger Has a Tantrum features Tiger, who is in a terrible mood. He has been angry with everyone all day....

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 others. Behaviour Matters: Turtle Comes Out of Her Shell -...

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 their mistakes. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to discuss together, helping children fully understand how their behaviour can impact others. Hippo is having a bad day. It all started when he...

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 into discussing the things children worry about. At the end of the story, there are notes for parents and teachers with suggestions on ways...

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's...

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 others. Behaviour Matters: Croc Needs to Wait - A book about patience follows...

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's...

Hippo Rides a Bike offers a gentle introduction to the experience of learning to ride a bike for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of learning how to ride a bike. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their...

Koala Recycles offers a gentle introduction to the concept of recycling for young children. In this humorous story, Koala isn't good at recycling, and when new recycling bins arrive at school, she cannot be bothered to use them properly. Soon, everyone is feeling cross with her, and she needs to find a way to say sorry! This charming book is...

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. The...

Zebra Can Cope offers a gentle introduction to the concept of resilience, and the importance of persistence, for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the concept of resilience, providing them with tools to help them cope in everyday situations. Additionally, it includes suggestions for activities and discussion ideas to help children...

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 Gets Busy centres on Sloth, who is very lazy. He just can't be bothered...

Rhino Makes a Friend offers a gentle introduction to the experience of meeting new people for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of making new friends. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. When Rhino's friends...

Croc Borrows Money offers a gentle introduction to the concept of borrowing and repaying money for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the concept of borrowing money and the responsibility of paying it back. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to discuss together to help children understand the concept....