Books with author Sue%20Graves

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 in 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 deal with anger.Monkey is so excited about a go-kart race that he doesn't listen to any of the instructions. He doesn't stop to check his kart and he nearly ruins the race for all the animals. Can Monkey learn to listen and pay attention or will the race be abandoned for good?It is part of a seriesBehaviour Matters, which is perfect for sharing with children as a gentle means of discussing their emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Each book has a fun story featuring fantastic characters which is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.'Excellent for sharing and encouraging discussion... we can all learn from the approach taken in this series.' Parents in Touch

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 in 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 with anger.Tiger is in a terrible mood. He has been angry with everyone all day. Then Monkey accidentally chooses the book that Tiger wanted and Tiger has a full blown tantrum in the library. How can Miss Bird help Tiger to manage his anger, and how can he make up with his friends?It is part of a seriesBehaviour Matters, which is perfect for sharing with children as a gentle means of discussing their emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Each book has a fun story featuring fantastic characters which is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.'Excellent for sharing and encouraging discussion... we can all learn from the approach taken in this series.'Parents in Touch

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 always wants to win - no matter what it takes. But when his friends no longer want to play with him, he decides to look at his behaviour and start playing more nicely.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.

An interactive phonics story and spinner wheel for a value price!Pog the dog goes out for a jog, but in the thick fog, he trips over a log ... and that's not all! This silly rhyming story allows children to recognize, read, and spell three-letter words in the short "o" family.FUN WITH PHONICS is a wonderfully interactive series of early reader books, designed to develop literacy and sound-recognition skills through repetition within a meaningful context. Children will learn from the integrated experience of turning the wheel to spell words as they read!

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 on others.Croc can never wait for anything - he's alway interrupting, rushes everything and he can never wait to take his turn. Can he learn to slow down and be a little more patient?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.

It's a dream come true for Tom when Sima designs a game about escaping from tornadoes. But when their truck crashes, the trio are stuck trapped in tornado terror! This is one trip into the game world they will never forget. . . The Dangerous Games series features exciting adventure story plotlines in a graphic novel style that will hook the reader from the outset and ensure they don t put the book down until the very last page. The series is set in a computer games company and each book sees the three main characters design and develop a computer game which they then enter for real—encountering exciting and sometimes deadly situations!

Sima, Kojo, and Tom program computer games. But they are hiding a big secret. One evening the three friends enter "Street Wars" and play their game for real. Danger is all around as they try to beat a gang of thugs. Can they win the game against all odds? The Dangerous Games series features exciting adventure story plotlines in a graphic novel style that will hook the reader from the outset and ensure they don t put the book down until the very last page. The series is set in a computer games company and each book sees the three main characters design and develop a computer game which they then enter for real—encountering exciting and sometimes deadly situations!