Titles in This Set:
Hippo Owns Up
Lion's in a Flap
Monkey Needs to Listen
Elephant Learns to Share
Tiger Has a Tantrum
Giraffe is Left Out

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback

Overview:
Step into a warm, welcoming world where big feelings become teachable moments. The Sue Graves Behaviour Matters Series 6 Books Collection Set brings together six gentle picture books that gently guide children aged 3–7 through essential social and emotional skills: honesty, worry, listening, sharing, anger, and inclusion. Each story follows a charming animal cast as they encounter relatable, everyday challenges, then discover friendly, practical ways to respond with empathy and resilience. The books invite grown-ups to read aloud, pause for discussion, and turn conversation into real-life understanding. With lively illustrations, concise text, and thoughtful notes for parents and teachers, this collection serves as a practical classroom and home resource for building emotional literacy. The compact paperback format makes it ideal for small hands, library corners, or timeless gift sets that nurture conversation, confidence, and kindness—storytime that sticks long after the final page is turned.

What Makes This Collection Special:
This six-book collection is more than a sum of its parts: it offers a cohesive journey through core feelings and social skills. The animals—Hippo, Lion, Monkey, Elephant, Tiger, and Giraffe—guide young readers through honest communication, anxiety, attentive listening, sharing, anger management, and inclusive friendship. Each title maintains a consistent voice and approachable illustrations, creating a familiar reading rhythm that helps children anticipate and engage with new topics. The included notes for parents and teachers provide practical prompts and activities, helping caregivers extend learning beyond the page. Together, the set delivers a binge-readable, pairable reading experience that supports early years curricula, builds classroom conversation, and equips families with simple tools for everyday moments of teachable joy. It’s an inviting, durable collection that grows with a child as their emotional vocabulary expands.

Books Included in This Collection:
Hippo Owns Up
Hippo Owns Up explores honesty through a humorous twist: after a breakfast mishap, Hippo contemplates blame rather than truth. The story encourages owning mistakes and making amends, with lively illustrations that keep young readers engaged. Adults are invited to discuss consequences, integrity, and the relief of telling the truth, supported by practical activity ideas to reinforce the lesson in daily life.

Lion's in a Flap
Lion's in a Flap follows worries and nerves on a school trip, offering reassurance and coping strategies for young readers facing new or intimidating experiences. The gentle narrative validates feelings of worry while teaching steps to verbalise concerns and seek support. Endnotes for parents and teachers offer simple prompts to help children articulate fears and practice calming routines.

Monkey Needs to Listen
Monkey Needs to Listen centres on the challenge of paying attention when excitement runs high. The tale shows how listening safeguards safety and friendships, with a clear message about following instructions. The accompanying notes provide easy discussion points and activities to practice listening skills, reinforcing calm communication and cooperative play in everyday scenarios.

Elephant Learns to Share
Elephant Learns to Share presents the joys and frustrations of sharing, set around a new bat-and-ball gift from Gran. The story guides children through the steps of generous, cooperative play and the emotions that can arise when sharing is hard. Adult notes suggest practical strategies to encourage turn-taking and collaborative fun in home and school settings.

Tiger Has a Tantrum
Tiger Has a Tantrum invites readers into the world of anger with a warm, approachable lens. The tale models recognising trigger moments, naming feelings, and choosing calmer responses. It reassures children that anger is natural, while offering gentle tools—breathing, counting, and pausing—that help young readers regain control and repair relationships after a difficult moment.

Giraffe is Left Out
Giraffe is Left Out tackles inclusion and kindness in a straightforward, age-appropriate way. When Leopard joins Jungle School, Giraffe’s initial reactions raise questions about exclusion. The story guides children toward empathy and teamwork, with activities and prompts to practice welcoming others and standing up for peers who feel left out.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Parents and carers seeking thoughtful, age-appropriate tools to grow children’s emotional literacy will value this collection. It’s ideal for preschool and early primary readers, teachers integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum, and gift buyers looking for meaningful, educational presents. The six stories fit well into bedtime rituals, classroom read-alouds, or library-lending libraries, supporting calm discussion and positive behavioural development across a child’s early years journey.

Key Benefits:

• Supports early emotional literacy with practical discussion prompts
• Friendly animal characters make complex feelings approachable
• Concise text and bright illustrations sustain young attention
• Notes for parents/teachers extend learning beyond the page
• Perfect for shared reading, circle time, and bedtime stories
• Durable paperback format ideal for little hands and school libraries

About the Author:
Sue Graves is a British writer and former teacher known for creating accessible picture books that support early years education and emotional development. She collaborated with Trevor Dunton on the artwork for the Behaviour Matters series, which uses approachable storytelling and lovable animal characters to help children recognise feelings, discuss behaviour, and practice positive social skills. Graves’s work is widely used in schools and households to foster literacy, empathy, and resilience in young readers, making her titles a trusted choice for families and educators alike.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the complete six-title collection offers a cohesive reading journey that grows with your child. Each story builds on the last, reinforcing conversation, shared reading, and real-life practice. The set is a thoughtful gift for new parents, teachers stocking a classroom library, or families building a home library focused on emotional development. With dependable quality and a consistent, engaging tone, this collection turns everyday moments into opportunities for learning and connection.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.