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Behaviour Matters: Cheetah Learns to Play Nicely – A book about being a good sport

Sue Graves, Author

Trevor Dunton, Illustrator

Series: Behaviour Matters

Imprint: Franklin Watts

Publication date: April 11, 2019

Category: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage)

ISBN: 9781445158723

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.

Reviews

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

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Sue Graves

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.