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Picture Books Library < Behaviour < Listening & Co-operating
Picture books about Listening & Co-operating from the Little Parachutes reviews library

These picture books encourage children to help out when asked. Most also encourage empathy and kindness.

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Ask First, Monkey!

Ask First, Monkey!An important introduction to consent and boundaries for young children.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating, Safety and Protection
Tags: abuse, behaviour, co-operation, confidence, consent, courage, emotions, fears, friends, friendship

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The Squirrels Who Squabbled

The Squirrels Who Squabbled by Rachel BrightA laugh-out-loud tale about friendship and learning to share, two squirrels squabble over one nut but ultimately put their differences aside and co-operate.

Categories: Courage, Friendship & Getting Along, Kindness, Listening & Co-operating, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, friends, persistence, rudeness, sharing

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What’s worrying you?

What's worrying you?A great picture book to help children explore their worries. While it is normal to feel anxious now and then, when anxiety escalates and can't be controlled, sitting down with your child and reading this book together should help.

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Animal Phobias, Anxiety, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Common Childhood Illnesses, Confidence & Self-esteem, Divorce / Separation, Fear of The Dark, Friendship & Getting Along, Ghosts and Monsters, Kindness, Listening & Co-operating, Resilience / adaptability, Sadness, Shyness
Tags: anger, anxiety, behaviour, co-operation, confidence, divorce, emotions, friends, jealousy, mental health, phobias, transition

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The Dot

The DotA wonderful picture book that encourages children to try new or challenging things, to explore their creativity and to have confidence in their abilities.

Categories: Confidence & Self-esteem, Curiosity & Creativity, Feelings, Listening & Co-operating, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, confidence, emotions, persistence, school, stubbornness

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Take turns, Max and Millie

Take turnsAn ideal book to encourage a toddler to share.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating, Playgroup / Nursery
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, friends, sharing

Brody The Lion: The Shopping Flip

Brody The Lion: The Shopping FlipTeaching positive behaviour strategies to children experiencing big emotions, this fun picture book is particularly helpful for children with autism or sensory processing disorders.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Aggression & Tantrums, Anxiety, Behaviour, Confidence & Self-esteem, Disabilities, Listening & Co-operating, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: anxiety, asperger syndrome, autism, behaviour, co-operation, confidence, emotions, father, fears, feelings, mental health, persistence, prejudice

I Don’t Want to Wash My Hands!

A good choice of picture book to share with a child who is reluctant to wash their hands.

Categories: Infectious Diseases, Listening & Co-operating, Washing & Good Hygiene
Tags: co-operation, eating, germs, hand washing, hygiene, illness

That Fruit Is Mine!

That Fruit Is Mine!An entertaining picture book that encourages children to co-operate and share.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: co-operation, friends, persistence, sharing

That’s NOT how you do it!

That's NOT how you do it!This book demonstrates how we can all be good at things - but we don't always do them the same way. There are many different ways of doing things which are equally valid.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Behaviour, Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating
Tags: emotions, feelings, jealousy, sharing

When a Dragon Comes to Stay

When a Dragon Comes to Stay by Caryl HartThis lovely picture book promotes positive behaviour, but also gently suggests that even the most good-mannered and co-operative amongst us may struggle to be 'good' sometimes. A great starting point for a conversation about manners, treating others well and sharing.

Categories: Dentists & Dental Care, Friendship & Getting Along, Getting Dressed, Kindness, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness, Tidiness & Helping Out, Washing & Good Hygiene
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, eating, rudeness, sharing, stubbornness, table manners

Banana!

Banana! By Ed VereA simple and funny tale of two monkeys showing the importance of sharing, co-operation and saying "please".

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Friendship & Getting Along, Kindness, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness
Tags: anger, behaviour, co-operation, friends, jealousy, rudeness, sharing, stubbornness

Small Elephant’s Bathtime

Small children who are reluctant to take a bath or wash may recognise themselves in this simple and sweet book. There is a message for the reader here: co-operating with your parents is not so bad after all, and can lead to a lot of fun!

Categories: Listening & Co-operating, Washing & Good Hygiene
Tags: co-operation, hygiene, stubbornness

Will You Be My Friend?

Will You Be My Friend?This is a very useful guide to help children understand how friendships work. The content can be discussed with an adult, but could also be used as a self-help guide - a go-to resource if needed - to help children through tricky situations with their friends.

Categories: Anxiety, Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Friendship & Getting Along, Kindness, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness
Tags: anxiety, friends

Doctor Monkey

Doctor MonkeyThis would be a great choice for a child who is poorly to read in bed.

Categories: Common Childhood Illnesses, Listening & Co-operating
Tags: co-operation, friends, illness

I Can Make a Difference: A First Look at Setting a Good Example

I Can Make a Difference: A First Look at Setting a Good ExampleHelps children to understand the importance of good manners, helping others and being considerate by setting a good example.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Kindness, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, rudeness

Angry Arthur

Angry ArthurAcknowledges the overwhelming feelings of anger that children sometimes experience.

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Listening & Co-operating
Tags: anger, behaviour, emotions

Manners in School

Manners in SchoolBy encouraging children to behave in a thoughtful, polite and caring manner at school.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness, Shyness, Starting School, Tidiness & Helping Out, Washing & Good Hygiene
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, diversity, friends, hygiene, prejudice, school, sharing

Hugh Shampoo

Hugh ShampooChildren who dislike having their hair brushed, washed or cut may identify with the boy in the story.

Categories: Haircuts & Hair Care, Listening & Co-operating, Washing & Good Hygiene
Tags: co-operation, hygiene

At Home (Why Manners Matter)

At Home (Why Manners Matter)This book covers the important aspects of living with others under the same roof while also providing good examples of the little things that can make life much more agreeable for everyone. It is written in a language that children can easily understand.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, eating, sharing, table manners

Never Say No to a Princess!

Never Say No to a Princess!Sometimes children just can't stop themselves from asking for everything they see and in the modern consumerist society it is increasingly difficult for parents to say no to their children's demands. The little princess's parents give her all the sparkly things she wants whenever she asks for them but she is never happy and she never says please.

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Friendship & Getting Along, Gratitude, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, gratitude, rudeness, stubbornness

Eat Up, Max and Millie

Eat UpAn appealing board book for young children which may encourage them to try a wider range of foods and enjoy healthier eating.

Categories: Healthy Eating & Exercise, Listening & Co-operating
Tags: diet, eating

How Should I Behave?

How Should I Behave?A good way to start a discussion with young children on what constitutes acceptable behaviour. Promotes good manners, co-operation, helping and politeness.

Categories: Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness, Safety and Protection, Tidiness & Helping Out
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, rudeness, swearing, table manners

Why Should I Help?

Why Should I Help?Encouraging young children to help around the house and how co-operation and helping others is a positive trait.

Categories: Listening & Co-operating, Tidiness & Helping Out
Tags: behaviour

Please and Thank You: A Pirate Pete and Princess Polly book

Please and Thank You: A Pirate Pete and Princess Polly bookThis appealingly illustrated book should encourage children to think of others and remember their manners.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Gratitude, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, friends, rudeness, sharing, table manners

Going Shopping (Why Manners Matter)

Going Shopping (Why Manners Matter)This book gives a view of many of the things important when going out shopping while also providing good examples of the little things that can make life much more agreeable for everyone both on the way to the shops and when buying things. It is written in language that children can easily understand.

Categories: Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness
Tags: behaviour, co-operation

How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms?

How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms?

Categories: Listening & Co-operating, Tidiness & Helping Out
Tags: behaviour

Manners On Holiday

Manners On HolidayThe Manners books show children how to resolve small difficulties they might face in their daily lives. These stories help children to develop their social skills early in a fun and friendly way.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Holidays & Travel, Kindness, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, diversity, friends, hygiene, rudeness, sharing, table manners

I Can Be a Friend

I Can Be a Friend

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness
Tags: co-operation, friends, sharing

I Can Take Turns

I Can Take Turns

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, friends, rudeness

I Can Listen

I Can Listen

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating
Tags: co-operation, friends

I Can Share

I Can Share

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating
Tags: friends, sharing

Excuse Me: Learning About Politeness

Excuse Me: Learning About PolitenessThis informative little picture book asks the reader "how polite are you?" and covers many situations where a child may compare their own behaviour to the behaviour of the girl in the book.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, eating, party, rudeness, stubbornness, table manners

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