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Picture Books Library < Behaviour < Friendship & Getting Along
Picture books about Friendship & Getting Along from the Little Parachutes reviews library

It is pretty unrealistic to expect children to play together nicely and be friendly all the time without arguing and fighting, but most parents and carers welcome moments of co-operation and harmony. This collection includes picture books which encourage children to share and play together well. Some books offer strategies to alleviate tension between friends and brothers and sisters.

Edie

EdieInquisitive children who love to help will engage with Edie. They will be able to relate to her, and understands what she is doing. Furthermore, readers can be encouraged to look closely at the pictures, to see how any help Edie is giving might be received, and to think of ways in which their own helping strategies might be improved. This book affectionately explains a child’s thought processes, and reminds the adult reader that perhaps what might sometimes be seen as “naughtiness” is often just a small person’s way of helping.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Getting Dressed, Tidiness & Helping Out
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, friends, mother

Put Away Your Phone!

Put Away Your Phone!Encourages a child to develop strategies to manage situations that make them cross. Helps a child to see that phones can be useful in an emergency, and forces parents to consider how much time they may be spending on their devices.

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: addiction, anger, behaviour, co-operation

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

Witches and Fairies

Witches and FairiesChildren can sometimes form friendship circles which exclude others, which can be difficult for the children left on the outside. This book focusses on Clotilda, a little girl who doesn't really fit into the group of fairies and group of witches she longs to play with.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Confidence & Self-esteem, Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: co-operation, confidence, diversity, friends, prejudice

Another Fine Mess

Another Fine MessA tale about how each of us is responsible for our own rubbish and that one person's rubbish is another's treasure.

Categories: Caring for the Environment, Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: co-operation

Titch

TitchSiblings relationships, particularly the youngest child

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Wanting to be Grown Up
Tags: sibling rivalry

Hodge the Hedgehog

Hodge the HedgehogEncourages children to see the pleasure in sharing and playing well with others.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, emotions, friends, grumpiness, rudeness, sharing

Frank and Teddy Make Friends

Frank and Teddy Make Friends

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Shyness
Tags: friends, sharing, shyness

The Rainbow Fish

The Rainbow FishThis may encourage a child to share.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: co-operation, friends, sharing

It’s Not Your’s It’s Mine!

It's Not Your's It's Mine!All young children find sharing extremely difficult. The story of Blieka and Blieka's beloved ball will help a small child to acknowledge their own feelings of possessiveness and see the benefits of sharing.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: co-operation, emotions, friends, sharing

I’m Special, I’m Me!

I'm SpecialPromoting tolerance, co-operation and acceptance and celebrating diversity. May help to boost a child's self-esteem and realise that being different isn't a negative trait.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Confidence & Self-esteem, Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: confidence, diversity, friends, prejudice

It’s Not Fair!

It's Not Fair!Children with a baby brother or sister may identify with this story, which acknowledges the advantages and disadvantages of being the older sibling.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Gratitude, New Baby, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: brother, emotions, jealousy, sibling rivalry, sister

The Bad Tempered Ladybird

The Bad Tempered LadybirdEncouraging children to share and value friendship, rather than bullying to get what they want.

Categories: Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: friends

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

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

The Sunflower Sword

The Sunflower SwordA good choice of book to reinforce the message that friendship is far better than fighting. It also has a theme of acceptance, and encourages the reader not to judge people on outward appearance.

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Being Different & Being Yourself, Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: friends, hitting, violence

The Selfish Crocodile

The Selfish CrocodileEncouraging sharing and co-operation.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: co-operation, sharing

My Big Brother, Boris

My Big BrotherShows children that teenage siblings, although they spend more time with their friends and sometimes argue with Mum and Dad, will always love them and remain part of the family.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: behaviour, brother, co-operation, friends

Little Croc and Bird

Little Croc and BirdClearly demonstrates the benefits of playing kindly with others and may motivate over-boisterous children to curb their enthusiasm. The final page in which Little Croc briefly reverts to his previous mischievous ways reassures children that they do not have to behave perfectly all the time.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Manners & Politeness
Tags: behaviour, co-operation

Chill

ChillAcknowledges that everyday situations may give rise to negative emotions in young children. The story offers some practical suggestions that young children can use to ease anxiety and frustration, such as deep breathing.

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Friendship & Getting Along, Sadness
Tags: anger, anxiety, behaviour, co-operation, emotions, friends, sharing, stubbornness

Do Unto Otters: A Book about Manners

Do Unto Otters: A Book about MannersEncouraging young children to respect differences in others and act with kindness and politeness.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Kindness, Manners & Politeness
Tags: co-operation, diversity, friends, prejudice

Ping and Pong are Best Friends (mostly)

Ping and Pong are Best Friends (mostly)When your child falls out with their best friend this book will show that even the greatest friendships have their ups and downs.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Gratitude
Tags: co-operation, friends, jealousy

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

Manfred the Baddie

Manfred the BaddieA cautionary tale to reinforce the message that people who behave badly are avoided by others.

Categories: Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Friendship & Getting Along, Manners & Politeness
Tags: behaviour, hitting, violence

Manners at the Park

Manners at the Park

Categories: Caring for the Environment, Friendship & Getting Along, Manners & Politeness, Safety and Protection
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, dog, road safety, sharing

Squirrel’s Busy Day

Squirrel's Busy DayBy sending out the message that friendship should be valued and that you should always find time to be with your friends.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Tidiness & Helping Out
Tags: co-operation, friends

The Very Helpful Hedgehog

The Very Helpful HedgehogPromotes friendly behaviour and willingness to help out

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Kindness
Tags: co-operation, friends

Martha in the Middle

Martha in the MiddleMay help children who feel ignored or not special because they are the middle child.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: sibling rivalry

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

Say Hello

Say HelloFor all children who are lonely, shy and feel isolated

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Kindness, Sadness, Shyness
Tags: confidence, friends, loneliness, sharing, shyness

A Secret Worth Sharing

A Secret Worth SharingSharing friends

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: friends, sharing

Rude Rabbit

Rude RabbitHighlights the negative impact that bad manners and rudeness can have. Promotes the idea that if someone is polite then they will be happier and have more friends.

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Friendship & Getting Along, Manners & Politeness
Tags: anger, behaviour, emotions, swearing, violence

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