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Behaviour Matters: Flamingo is Brave

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Behaviour Matters: Flamingo is Brave by Sue Graves is a delightful children's book that follows Flamingo's journey to overcoming fears and demonstrating bravery in everyday situations. Through engaging storytelling and charming illustrations, young readers learn about the importance of courage and the impact it can have on themselves and others.
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This book may appeal to you if your child enjoys stories with valuable life lessons. It offers a fun and engaging way for young readers to learn about courage and bravery through the adorable adventures of a flamingo. Filled with delightful illustrations and an important message, it's perfect for sparking discussions about being brave in everyday situations.

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Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the concept of being brave and overcoming your fears for young children

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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 their emotions.

Flamingo finds everything frightening and it stops him from joining in sometimes. With a little help from his friends, he finds a way to be braver and face his fears.

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

Series: Behaviour Matters

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  • Behaviour Matters: Tiger Has a Tantrum - A book about feeling angry
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  • Behaviour Matters: Kiwi Tidies Up - A book about being messy
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  • Behaviour Matters: Flamingo is Brave
    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...
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Behaviour Matters: Flamingo is Brave is praised for its effectiveness in fostering discussion among children and parents. This book, part of a well-regarded series, offers valuable lessons that are accessible and educational for both children and adults alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445170909

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 January 2021

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: 117g

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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  • Behaviour Matters: Monkey Needs to Listen - A book about paying attention
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