Behaviour Matters

Zebra tends to fret about whether she will manage when things do not go as planned. On a canoeing trip, she finds she has to get a grip on her worries and work out how to fix the problem in front of her. The story offers a light introduction to resilience and the idea of persevering, aimed at very young children.

Along the way, young readers pick up practical ideas for handling everyday challenges. The book also includes suggested activities and questions that adults and children can work through together to help children make sense of their own behaviour.

The book belongs to the Behaviour Matters series of picture books, which uses stories to open up conversations about feelings, build self-esteem and encourage good behaviour. It supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development area of the Early Years Foundation Stage, can also be used with Key Stage 1 pupils to discuss values, and is suitable for children under five.