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

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. 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.

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.

Excellent for sharing and encouraging discussion... we can all learn from the approach taken in this series. * Parents in Touch *