When a book might help: behaviours and routines
When a book might help
Behaviours and routines
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Emily Brown and the Thing by Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton
A humorous book with a very positive message about night time fears. |Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Goldilocks and the Three Potties by Leigh Hodgkinson
As we all know, potty-training has its highs (BIG GIRL PANTS!, a new potty!) and it's lows (uh-oh!). But with its gentle humour and encouraging, 'keep-trying' message, this adorable little book will help set toddlers (and their parents) on the right track to a nappy-free day. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Goodnight Everyone by Chris Haughton
The sun is going down and everyone is sleepy. Well, almost everyone. A lovely gentle bedtime read that may make you feel sleepy, too. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Books |
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Goodnight, Mr Panda by Steve Antony
Mr Panda and his friends are getting ready for bed. But some won’t brush their teeth, others won’t have a bath, and one won’t even wear pyjamas! It’s down to Mr Panda to show them how to do bedtime properly. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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I Want My Dummy by Tony Ross
The Little Princess refuses to give up her dummy, despite being too old, and always finds it after it mysteriously disappears. She gives it up finally after her cousin says the dummy looks stupid. Lively illustrations accompany a readable story. | Ages 3+ | Physical Book |
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Magnus and the Night Lion by Sanne Dufft
Magnus is a bold knight during the day but is afraid of the Shadowman at night. Grandma gives him a toy lion to help protect him from his dreams and together they conquer his fears. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Stormy Weather by Debi Gliori
Various animal mothers reassure their babies that, whatever happens in the night, they are safe with them. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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That is actually MY Blanket, Baby! by Angie Morgan and Kate Alizadeh
Bella LOVES her blanket. But when New Baby arrives, the only thing that will stop him crying is Bella’s precious, sparkly, muddy, smelly blanket! Uh-oh. What’s a big sister to do? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont
An elephant offers a bad baby a ride through the town. But when the elephant realises that the baby has forgotten his manners, the chase ends with a bump. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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The Fox in the Dark by Alison Green and Deborah Allwright
Who’s afraid of the fox in the dark? Rabbit is, so are Duck, Mouse and Lamb. This amusing bedtime book follows these animals as they come face to face with the fearsome fox. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The Last Noo-Noo by Jill Murphy
A humorous approach to dummy addiction and how the monster family deal with the problem. Age 4+
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The Little Puddle by Axel Scheffler
Pip and Posy are having such fun playing that Pip forgets he needs a wee. Soon there is a little puddle on the floor. Find out how the two friends overcome Pip’s embarrassment in this gentle story about the trials and tribulations of potty-training. Part of the Pip and Posy series of books. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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The Red Woollen Blanket by Bob Graham
Julia’s most treasured possession is her red woollen blanket. The bigger Julia grows, the smaller the blanket becomes. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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There's a Walrus in my Bed by Ciara Flood
It’s Flynn’s first night in his big bed. However, there is little sleep involved as a walrus has moved in making life very difficult for everyone! | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Clementine's Bath by Annie White
Clementine has run away to escape having a bath! Not a BATH! thinks Clementine. She hides under the bed, behind the curtains and even in Baby's toybox. Can her family find her in time to give her a bath? | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Little Owl's Bathtime by Debi Gliori
Little Owl doesn't want to have a bath. He wants to finish building his moon rocket. He wants to stomp around in his dinosaur suit. Besides, bathtimes are boring - aren't they? But what if this bathtime involves a giant invisible penguin, a bunch of slurping towelly-gators and a trip to Bubble Mountain? It looks like Little Owl is about to have the best bathtime EVER! | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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The Flying Bath by Julia Donaldson
When everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures in their magical flying bath! From giving a muddy piglet a shower to putting out a fire for a frightened baboon, they have water at the ready for any emergency - but they're always home for the children's bathtime at the end of the day. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book | eAudiobook |
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The Monster who was Scared of Soap by Amy Sparkes
Gerald the monster HATES baths. Being all washed and clean? Yuk! So Gerald's mum hires Maggie, a professional monster washer, to help. Can Gerald learn to have fun at bath time? | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Too Many Bubbles by David Gibb
It's time to bathe the dog, but be careful with the bubble bath. Uh oh! Before you know it, the dog's escaped and there are bubbles everywhere - in the hallway, down the street and even in the zoo! But who's going to clean up all this mess, and what will Mum say? | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Brandon's SO bossy by Judith Heneghan
Brandon is a bossy dragon who is always trying to tell his friends what to do. This becomes a big problem when he and his friends get ready for a big skills contest. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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Croc needs to wait by Sue Graves
Croc can never wait for anything – he’s always interrupting, rushes everything and he can never wait to take his turn. Can he learn to slow down and be a little more patient? 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. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Doodle Bites by Polly Dunbar
Doodle is a crocodile who likes to bite, but learns his lesson by the end of the book. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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Eat Your Greens, Goldilocks by Steve Smallman & Bruno Robert
When Goldilocks wants jelly and ice cream for breakfast, Mum and Dad say ‘No’. The three bears like to eat healthy food. Will they eat Goldilocks for lunch? | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Elephant Learns to Share by Sue Graves
Elephant doesn’t like to share anything and everyone at school thinks he is mean. One day he is given a gift that he can’t play with on his own. Will he work out how to have fun and make friends? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Friends by Kim Lewis
Warm simple story about a boy and girl who fall out because they don’t want to share, but realise it’s more fun to do things together. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Fussy Freda by Julia Jarman and Fred Blunt
Dinnertime isn’t easy in Freda’s house. Mum cooks beans. YUK! Grandma cooks fish and chips. YUK! Dad cooks crispy duck. YUK! YUK! YUK! There just isn’t any pleasing Fussy Freda! Will anything change her mind about eating dinner? This deliciously funny story will have toddlers calling out for more, and more. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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How do you do, Mr Gnu? By Billy Coughlan and Maddie Frost
Gnu is delighted to receive an invitation for tea with the queen, but are his manners up to scratch? He’d better start practising. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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I Want My Potty by Tony Ross
‘Nappies are YUUECH!’ said the little princess. ‘There must be something better!’ At first she thinks the royal potty is even worse than nappies but she soon learns to love it – even if it isn’t always there just when she needs it! | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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I Will Not Ever Never Eat A Tomato by Lauren Child
A great fun book about a little girl who is a very fussy eater and how her brother persuades her to eat. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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I'll wait Mr Panda by Steve Antony
Mr Panda is making a big surprise. What is it? The animals must wait and see. But waiting is boring. Only one little penguin has the patience and politeness to stick around. Will he be rewarded? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Lionel and the lion's share by Lou Peacock
Lionel the lion does not like to share. After all, lions always get the lion’s share. He buys all the best instruments from the music shop, all the smartest hats from the hat shop and all the brightest balloons from the balloon stall. But at Chloe’s birthday party Lionel goes too far and eats all the cake. That’s when Lionel’s friends decide that something has to be done. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz
Little Donkey loves eating grass – it’s just so sweet, and crunchy, and juicy! His pillow is even made from grass so that he can roll over in the morning and eat his own bed. ‘Why don’t you try some other food?’ suggests his desperate mum, putting on a juggling display of colourful fruit as a way to entice her little one to eat something new. But Little Donkey sees no need. Until, that is, he catches a glimpse of his reflection. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Lunchtime by Rebecca Cobb
It’s lunchtime, but this little girl isn’t hungry and she’s far too busy to stop for food. By tea time she is really hungry! | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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My name is Bear! by Nicola Killen
Hear can’t wait to introduce himself to his new neighbours because he thinks he has the best name in the world! But when he learns his neighbours’ names he can’t stop laughing and his comments become more and more rude! Will Bear ever learn some manners? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Naughty, naughty Monster by Kaye Umansky
A very naughty monster is on the rampage. It takes several attempts by a small fairy before he finds a better way to behave. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Oliver's fruit salad by Vivian French
Oliver has returned from holiday and is refusing to eat any fruit! What can mum do? | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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Perfectly polite penguins by Georgiana Deutsch and Ekaterina Trukhan
Penguins are always perfectly polite. But then Polly the not-so-polite penguin decides that being polite is boring! Uh oh! A laugh-out-loud story about the importance of manners! | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Please Mr Panda by Steve Antony
Panda has a tray of doughnuts. Animal after animal tells him the one they want, but it’s only when Lemur says ‘please’ politely that Panda will give any out! A witty and stylish lesson that manners will get you EVERYTHING. Even a trayload of doughnuts. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Rhino learns to be polite: a book about good manners by Sue Graves
This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to being polite, and help them understand the importance of using nice manners. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact on others. Rhino does not have very nice manners, especially at the dinner table. But soon no one wants to sit near him at lunch time and he even misses out on tea at his friend’s house. It is time for Rhino to bring out his very best manners. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Ruby's so rude by Judith Heneghan
Ruby is a rude dragon. She pushes and grabs, won’t say sorry and hurts the other dragons’ feelings. But something stops her in her tracks and makes her realise she is upsetting her friends. Can she learn to behave politely after all? Read about good manners and behaviour in these delightful stories. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Sharing a Shell by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks
When a little hermit crab finds a shiny new shell he doesn’t want to share it – not with a blobby purple anemone and a tickly bristleworm. | Ages: 3+ | Audiobook | eAudiobook | Physical Book |
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Skip to the Loo, My Darling! by Sally Lloyd
Bunny wants his potty. What will Bunny do? Only one thing for it – skip to the loo! In vibrant, rhythmic, rhyming beats, this book simply rejoices in the call of nature. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Small Elephant’s Bathtime by Tatyana Feeney
Small Elephant loves water – but not when it is in a bath. Sometimes the only way a grown-up can get a small person to do what they want is by being silly. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Thank you, Mr Panda
Mr Panda is happy to help his friends prepare for a special surprise – if they remember to say thank you, that is! | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The bad seed by Jory John
This is a book about a bad seed . A bad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know? He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He’s been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be – happy? | Ages 4+ | Physical Book |
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The Only Way is Badger by Stella J. Jones
Badger thinks his ways are the best and overlooks the feelings of the other animals. When he finds himself on his own he realises he needs to change his ways to get his friends back. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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The Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Willems
It is no easy job to convince this dirty, smelly pigeon that he needs a bath. Pigeon tries every excuse he can think of to avoid getting in the water, but once he gets in, how will we every get him to come out again? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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There’s a Bear on my Chair by Ross Collins
Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favourite chair and that chair just isn’t big enough for two. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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There's broccoli in my ice cream! by Emily MacKenzie
Granville loves everything sweet but not fruit and vegetables, so his grandad comes up with a cunning plan! | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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When a dragon comes to stay by Caryl Hart and Rosalind Beardshaw
When a dragon comes to stay, will she behave herself? Why, of course she will. Obviously she knows she must share her toys, eat daintily and skip happily upstairs at bathtime. Well, not quite. Like all toddlers, this little dragon finds good manners a tiny bit tricky. It’s lucky she has some friends to help her. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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When Angus met Alvin by Sue Pickford
Angus is a gentle alien who loves growing things in his space garden. But his world is turned upside-down by the unwelcome arrival of Alvin, a cocky and boastful alien from a different planet. Until Alvin’s clever-clever tricks misfire and turn him into a minute, pin-size creature, Angus helps his visitor recover – if he promises to behave better and learn some manners. Maybe the two aliens will end up friends after all! | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Yikes, Stinkysaurus by Pamela Butchart & Sam Lloyd
Stinkysaurus is the smelliest dinosaur in the whole world and the other dinosaurs decide it is time for him to have a bath. Can they turn Stinkysaurus into a clean dinosaur? | Ages: 3+ | eBook | Physical Book |
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Dealing with Bullying by Jane Lacey
This book teaches readers how to deal with bullies and make sure they don’t give in to peer pressure to bully others. It features seven stories from children who have a range of bullying problems from a girl who is being left out by her friends to a boy bullied for the way he speaks. It features both verbal and physical bullying. The stories help readers understand and empathise with characters, while also offering practical advice that readers can use in their everyday lives. The end of the book features a short play script to act out and discuss. | Ages: 7+ | Physical book|
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Monster Eyeballs by Jacqueline Wilson
Mark is the class bully. He loves scaring everyone, but has he met his match with Kate and the Monster Eyeballs? | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Mud boy: a story about bullying by Sarah Siggs
This illustrated story is designed to be read with children aged 5+ who have experienced or seen bullying or teasing. Sam’s story gently evokes how it feels to be bullied and shows how talking to other people helps. It is a great discussion starter for kids and adults, and empowers children to see how they can change things for the better. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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The Angel of Nitshill Road by Anne Fine
Amusing story about bullying at school. Outcome is assisted by magical means which lessens its usefulness. | Ages: 8+ | Physical Book |
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Topsy and Tim help a friend by Jean Adamson and Gareth Adamson
Stevie Dunton is unhappy at school because some of the children are picking on him. Topsy and Tim speak to some grown-ups to help make the situation better. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Willy the Wimp by Anthony Browne
Willy tries to change himself because he is teased for being a wimp. He commits a brave act but, in the end, is the same lovable Willy. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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You're Not Ugly, Duckling! By Steve Smallman and Neil Price
Mother Duck is shocked to discover that one of her ducklings looks a little different to the rest. He's large and grey, with a funny quack and an even funnier hair do! It's not just Mother Duck who has noticed - poor Ugly Duckling is bullied by the other farm animals and his siblings too! Ugly Duckling decides to run away, but when he spots one of the farm animals in danger he rushes to the rescue. Are his actions enough to prove that you should never judge a book by its cover? | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Troll Stinks by Jeanne Willis
Billy Goat and his best friend Cyril are messing about with the farmer’s mobile phone, taking selfies and playing games – until they find the number for a troll. Their Grandpa Gruff says trolls are bad, so Billy and Cyril decide to get their own back by sending mean messages. After all, trolls really do stink! Don’t they? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Time to use the potty by Fiona Munro
Meet twins Johnny and Jasmine. It's time they started to try and use a potty and to wear pants. They HAVE pants, but Johnny just puts his on Teddy while Jasmine uses her potty as a slide for her toys! Follow along with the funny story as Johnny and Jasmine go through the ups and downs of their potty training journey, from getting comfortable with a potty, to positive reinforcement, hygiene and understanding that accidents happen. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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All Mine! by Zehra Hicks
Kai Koala is going on holiday with his family – and they’re off to the airport. Kai has a wonderful time, using his passport, pushing trolleys and flying in a plane! | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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Treasure ahoy! Pirates can share by Tom Easton
Sam, the pirate, discovers a bag of gold coins. Will he share his treasure or keep it for himself? Notes and activities for parents are included. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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T-Veg by Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Katherina Manolessou
Reginald is everything you would expect a T-Rex to be. He has a fierce roar, he is strong and fast, but sometimes he feels very different from his T-Rex friends – especially at meal times. When everyone else munches on juicy steak, Reginald would rather eat crunchy carrot cake. This fun book about a vegetarian dinosaur is told in rhyme. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Jellyfish feels jealous by Katie Woolley
Jellyfish is so jealous when Swordfish is better at swimming that he reacts angrily and hurts Swordfish's feelings. Luckily, their teacher Mr Narwhal helps Jellyfish understand how he can deal with his feelings and together they work out how to repair Jellyfish's friendship with Swordfish. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Sometimes I am furious by Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger
Life is all fun and games when everything's going your way. But somedays, suddenly, something becomes horribly unfair. A melting ice cream, a too-tight t-shirt, a boy who doesn't share - it's enough to make you furious. But, as this little girl discovers, it's nothing that a deep breath, a happy song and a good cuddle can't sort out. | Ages: 0+ | eBook | Physical Book |
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The little elephant who wants to fall asleep by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin
Your child joins Ellen the Elephant on a journey through a magical forest that leads to sleep. Along the way, children meet different fantastical characters and have calming experiences that will help your child to relax and slip into slumber quickly. Ages 0+
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Body Privacy by Anita Ganeri
This book covers online safety and how to keep your body safe. It looks at different forms of touching from pulling hair and holding hands to inappropriate touching and keeping secrets. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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Sometimes I just won't by Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger
Being a toddler is an emotional rollercoaster. Some days you want to put your coat on, you don't mind sharing and you can't wait to have your bath. There are days when you're the first to slide down the biggest slide, or join in with everyone else. But some days, you just WON'T! And sometimes that's OK. But, with a little kindness and encouragement, you might find that something you don't want to do can become something you love to do! | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Miss Dotty's Potty School by Tracey Corderoy and Ali Pye
It's potty training time - and Miss Dotty's here to show you how! Join the animals in her class as they say goodbye to their nappies and learn to love their potties! | Ages: 1+ | Physical Book |
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No more dummies by Marie Kyprianou
The 'Big Steps' series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In 'No More Dummies', two adorable toddlers learn all about ditching the dummy and learning to find comfort through fun and play! Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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How Rude by Clare Helen Welsh
Dot invites Duck to a tea party, but from the moment Duck enters the house, the tea party descends into chaos; from licking sandwich fillings to spitting tea, Duck gets ruder…and ruder…and ruder. Just how will Dot react to such outrageous behaviour? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Sloth gets busy by Sue Graves
Sloth is very lazy. He just can't be bothered to clean up after himself or help out at home. At school, he is too lazy to take care with his work or join in with games. Can Sloth learn that helping others and being busy can be fun? The 'Behaviour Matters!' series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Mina and the big bite by Louis Growell
Mina, like all little monsters, has LOTS of sharp teeth! And sometimes, when she's really stressed, she uses them on her friends. Join Mina, as she learns that biting can hurt and that there are LOTS of other ways to cope with difficult situations. Packed with playful illustrations and reassuring text, this picture book is perfect for adults and children to enjoy together. It provides practical tips to help manage challenging situations, and with a focus on positive behaviours it will help all little monsters understand that teeth can hurt and aren't to be used for biting friends. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Let's wash our hands by Marie Kyprianou
The 'Big Steps' series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In 'Let's Wash Our Hands', meet two adorable toddlers who learn all about washing their hands and bath time! Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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Bad Girls by Jacqueline Wilson
A number of issues, including bullying, are tackled in this author’s usual humorous style as Mandy finds herself befriended by a girl who fails to meet her parents’ approval. | Ages: 8+ | Audiobook | eBook | eAudiobook |
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Mind your manners, dinosaurs! by Danielle McLean
Follow along as each dinosaur shows off their mealtime manners. Ideal for introducing toddlers to manners and polite behaviour, including saying 'please', 'thank you', 'excuse me' and more. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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The hide and scare bear by Ivan Bates
There once lived a naughty and mischievous bear who liked playing a game he called Hide and Scare. Then along came Rabbit, who offered advice a short rabbit lesson on how to be nice. But can a little rabbit show a big bear that there is a kinder way to play? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Accidental Trouble Magnet (Planet Omar) by Zainab Mian
Planet Omar is a book about being different, growing friendships and overcoming hurdles. Omar has just moved into a new house with his family: sticky-fingered little brother Esa, snooty older sister Maryam and his scientist parents. Going to a new school turns out to be okay, apart from the fact that class bully Daniel tells Omar that because he’s a Muslim, he’s going to be kicked out of the country and will have to go and live in Pakistan. Understandably worried, Omar asks his cousin if that’s true, and both hope it isn’t, because there’s a distinct lack of good pizza there. Plus, there’s mean Mrs Rogers next door who complains loudly about Omar’s mum frying onions. Yet when mean Mrs Rogers has an accident, Omar’s family is there to help. And when Omar and bully Daniel get stranded on a school trip in London, Omar realises that Danny isn’t so tough after all. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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Wolves in Helicopters by Sarah Tagholm and Paddy Donnelly
Can Hop find a way to escape the wolves in her nightmares, even if they chase her in helicopters? Mummy thinks so. Every night, Hop has nightmares filled with, scary, hungry-eyed wolves. She knows they only exist in her dreams but they still seem very real. Her mummy comforts her and has some good advice, but can Hop find the courage to conquer the wolves? | Ages 0+ | Physical book|
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Banana! by Ed Vere
One monkey has a tantrum because it wants the banana that the other has. The word ‘please’ has a magic effect. A very simple book with fun illustrations. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Kind by Alison Green
With gorgeous pictures by a host of top illustrators, ‘Kind’ is a timely, inspiring picture book about the many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to making those from other countries feel welcome. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Chicken Clicking by Catherine and Laurence Anholt
One night Chick hopped into the farmer’s house and had a little browse on his computer. Soon she’s bought a funny teapot, a frilly blouse, scooters for the sheep and a car for the cows. She just can’t stop clicking! She meets a friend online and off she goes to meet him (without telling Mum or Dad). But the friend she thought she’d met turns out to be a fox. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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#Goldilocks: a hashtag cautionary tale by Jeanne Wills
Everyone loves Goldilocks’ hilarious online videos, but in her quest to get more likes, more laughs and more hits, she tries something a little more daring: stealing porridge #pipinghot, breaking chairs #fun, and using someone else’s bed #sleep. What will Daddy Bear do when he sees that online? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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It's my body by Louise Spilsbury
Introduces the concept of secrets and when these should be kept as well as online safety. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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Hugless Douglas by David Melling
A fun story of a young bear searching for an appropriate hug to share: useful for discussing touching, families, friends and strangers and how to behave. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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Keeping safe by Ryan Wheatcroft and Katie Woolley
Why should I wear a helmet when cycling? How do I cross the road safely? How do I stay safe online? What should I do in an emergency? The answers to these and many other questions about keeping safe can be discovered in this lively and informative series. The topic of safety, whether at home, out and about, near water or online, are complemented by charming, clear illustrations. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept by Jayneen Sanders
This book is a reassuring story , designed to be used by an adult and a child together to explore the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touching.The young boy is encouraged to share his secret with his mother. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Topsy and Tim meet the firefighters by Jean Adamson and Gareth Adamson
Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In this story the twins have an exciting day out at the fire station! They get to see all the fire appliances and learn about fire safety. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Something Bad Happened: A kid's guide to coping with events in the news by Dawn Huebner
Full of advice for children who may be worried about events in the news, this guide from best-selling author Dawn Huebner offers advice for having tough conversations with 6-12 year olds about world events such as natural disasters, terrorism and war. It addresses common questions and provides tools to calm fears. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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Topsy and Tim Safety first by Jean Adamson and Gareth Adamson
Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In ‘Safety First’, the children learn all kinds of things about safety, including crossing the road, playing safely in the garden and using their special booster seats in the car! | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Topsy and Tim meet the police by Jean Adamson and Gareth Adamson
What do the police do? Catch burglars and find lost children according to Topsy and Tim. When PC Webb and PC May visit, the twins find out all about the police and how they help us. They learn about how children can be safe by not talking to strangers and staying away from dangerous places. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Who's bad and who's good, Little Red Riding Hood? by Steve Smallman
Our red-cloaked heroine is ready to set off with a basket of delicious cakes to Grandma’s house. ‘Be good, and don’t talk to strangers’, Little Red Riding Hood’s mum reminds her, ‘and if a stranger does talk to you, yell, run and tell!’. On the way, Little Red Riding Hood bumps into a wolf, who tries to speak to her. Immediately remembering her mum’s wise words, Little Red Riding Hood shouts and runs away. She keeps running until she meets an adorable fluffy-tailed bunny rabbit, who she tells all about her dreadful encounter with the wolf. The lovely bunny offers to escort Little Red Riding Hood to her Grandma’s house to keep her safe, all the while asking lots of questions about Grandma. He even offers to carry her basket of cakes! | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Old Macdonald had a phone by Jeanne Willis
Old Macdonald loves his phone: it helps him organise his farm. But when the animals each get one of their own, they are soon on their phones all day - 'Here a tweet, there a chat, WhatsApping the farm cat' - and before they know it, no work is getting done! What can Old Macdonald do? Sing along to the tune of Old Macdonald had a Farm, in this hilarious cautionary tale for a new generation of phone-users. | Ages 0+ | Physical Book |
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The dream book by Bia Melo
A fun, wacky dreamworld adventure that makes for the perfect bedtime story from debut talent, author-illustrator Bia Melo! | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Kiwi tidies up: a book about being messy by Sue Graves
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? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Monkey needs to listen by Sue Graves
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? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Please! by Simon Philip
You probably know it's good manners to ALWAYS say 'please' when asking for something. But when Bill forgets this very simple rule, the consequences are WACKIER than he could ever have imagined. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure featuring spaceships, jungle tigers, mountain yaks, fairytale castles and a whole host of alien toads. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Why do I have to say please and thank you by Emma Waddington
Learn how to: Answer difficult questions confidently. Set clear limits for self-control. Resolve and address a range of social interaction issues. This revolutionary series, written by two child psychologists, provides the perfect platform to explore a broad range of family issues and questions that children have as they grow up and try to make sense of the world around them. Each illustrated spread poses important, commonly-asked questions around behaviour and manners, such as "Why do I have to say 'please'?", "Why must I share?" and "Why do I have to say 'sorry' - even if I'm not!", which help little ones to discuss their feelings and understand others. Includes explanations and advice for parents and carers throughout. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Cheetah learns to play nicely by Sue Graves
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. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Hammock for two by Shoshana Stopek
Sid the koala has a perfect new hammock, has found two perfect trees and is ready for the perfect snooze. He can't wait for his peaceful nap. Unfortunately, there is nothing peaceful about Sid's neighbour. Marvin is so excited to have a new neighbour that he won't leave Sid alone, which annoys Sid no end. Will Sid realize how insensitive he's being and show some empathy so these two koalas can be friends? | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Hippo owns up by Sue Graves
Hippo is having a bad day. It all started when he missed breakfast. Now he's eaten most of the chocolate cake and everybody is blaming someone else. Will Hippo own up and make amends? This series introduces children to different emotions and behaviour. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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My manners matter by Pat Thomas
A book aimed at very young readers that explores issues surrounding the subject of good manners in a simple and reassuring way. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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When you've gotta go! by John Townsend and Carolyn Scrace
Meet the Scribble Monsters - Inky, Blot, HB, Pablo, and Nibs. These playful and inquisitive characters will help young children to get to grips with the ins and outs of good hygiene. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The fleas who wouldn't say please by Lesley Sims
All is not well at Bumble's Big Circus. The stars of the show, three fabulous fleas on their flying trapeze, have let fame go to their heads and now they never say please. Will these three puffed-up fleas ever learn their manners! | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Politeness for penguins by Zanna Davidson
Some rude and naughty penguins put on a show of politeness in order to impress the Emperor, who is coming to judge The Best Town Competition. The penguins are desperate to win first prize - a year's free supply of fish. But when the Emperor arrives, the penguins are in for a shock - he is the rudest penguin they have ever met! Perhaps it's time to teach the Emperor some manners? | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Richard Scarry's please and thank you book by Richard Scary
Join Richard Scarry's beloved characters Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm and more on a very busy day in Busytown as they learn how to be polite, helpful, stay safe - and have a great time! | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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The bedtime boat by Sital Gorasia Chapman and Anastasia Suvorova
A visually stunning, thoughtful and calming bedtime tale, featuring tried-and-tested mindfulness techniques. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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How we share by Leah Osakwe and Becky Paige
Join the little voices to explore what it means to share, from playtime and special moments to giving advice and supporting each other. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
