Elephant Learns to Share (Behavior Matters): A Book about Sharing

by Sue Graves, Trevor Dunton (Illustrator)

Overview

This new series of picture books provide a great introduction to discussing emotions for preschoolers.

Each book in this series is perfect for talking about emotions, boosting self-esteem, and reinforcing good behavior for preschoolers. This vibrant set with illustrated animals is designed for sharing in a classroom, or at home, with key discussion words that pop in bold type.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338758078
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	12/07/2021
Series:	Behavior Matters
Edition description:	Library Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.67(w) x 9.30(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Sue Graves has been a freelance children's author for more than 17 years. She has written over two hundred books for children from pre-school up to 15+ years. She writes fiction and non-fiction, plays and poetry across the age ranges.

Sue loves reading all sorts of books and is at her happiest when she has a book in her hand. She also loves painting in watercolours, playing tennis and badminton and going for long walks in the country with her husband and children.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2021

K-Gr 2—This series approaches the subject of children's behavior and its impact on others using a bold graphic style. Each book features an animal and an emotion. In Tiger Has a Tantrum, Tiger exhibits frequent bursts of anger at school that upset his friends and get him in trouble. In Croc Has to Wait, Croc's impatience ruins her group work and her crafts. In each case, the animals must confront their behavior and determine the appropriate response to smooth over their relationships, such as apologizing to friends and cleaning up after a tantrum. Dunton's illustrations make the behaviors very identifiable while also providing fun, attention-grabbing cartoons. Graves uses familiar situations, including speaking in front of the class, going to the library, and sharing toys. While focusing on behavior, repetitive language also aids in reading comprehension. Back matter includes discussion questions and tips for parents before reading the book. VERDICT This is a not-so-serious way to address behavior issues with young children and help them reach their own conclusions. Recommended for schools and public libraries.

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