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

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Behaviour Matters: Turtle Comes Out of Her Shell - A book about feeling shy by Sue Graves is a delightful children's book that follows a young turtle who struggles with shyness. Through gentle storytelling and charming illustrations, the story encourages children to understand and overcome their fears, fostering confidence and self-expression. It's a thoughtful way for kids to learn about managing emotions and building social skills.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a gentle and engaging way to help children understand and overcome shyness. With delightful illustrations and relatable scenarios, it provides valuable insights into building confidence and making friends, making it ideal for young readers navigating social situations.

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

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to overcoming shyness and being brave for young children.

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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 - A book about feeling shy features Turtle, who has a beautiful singing voice, but she feels far too 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.

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: Turtle Comes Out of Her Shell by Sue Graves is praised for its ability to prompt discussion and reflection, making it an excellent resource for both children and adults to learn together. The approach taken in the series is commendable and beneficial for initiating conversations about feelings of shyness.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445158549

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 May 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: 4.0mm

Width: 157.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 124g

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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