Sue Graves Behaviour Matters

Behaviour Matters books were created by Sue Graves to give children an insight into different emotions and problems in a way they can understand. These books are her series 6 collection. These are very helpful for when children are in similar situations, it helps them to understand how to make it better. She has various other collections that relate to a wide range of difficult situations for children.


Transition support books

Below is a range of transition books recommended by us. We use a lot of these books regularly with the children in our settings. Some are also recommended by other early years teachers. We have books ranging from toilet training to moving house.


 

Tiger has a tantrum
Elephant learns to share
Lion's in a flap
Monkey needs to listen
Giraffe is left out
Hippo owns up
I'm a big brother!
Princess Polly's potty
I'm a big sister!
Where are my pants?

Books about feelings

The Colour Monster
How do you feel?
The big book of feelings
1, 2, 3 My Feelings and Me
Moving House
Going to school
Going to school
Henry and Mudge
Starting school

For support with bereavement

For support with bereavement and loss in the family, we encourage you to visit Childbereavementuk.org  This website provides support and information for a wide range of sensitive situations surrounding bereavement.  They also provide various supportive links and helplines for people suffering.

Routine support books

Bed time routine

The little elephant
Goodnight moon

Before school routine

Starting school
When a dragon goes to school

Children's favourites

Jolly Olly octopus
The Gruffalo
We're going on a bear hunt
We're going on a bear hunt
Aliens love underpants
Aliens love underpants
The hungry catterpillar
The hungry catterpillar

Collections

Disney storybooks
Ladybird books
Read-Along Library
Giles Andreae books
Biff, Chip and Kipper stage 1

Book recommendations