Behaviour Matters: Sloth Gets Busy

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the concept of being involved and helping others for young children.

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the idea of being involved and the importance of helping others and being responsible. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their behaviour.

Sloth is very lazy. He just can't be bothered to clean up after himself or help out at home. At school, he is too lazy to take care with his work or join in with games. Can Sloth learn that helping others and being busy can be fun?

The Behaviour Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with younger children and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

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.

About the Illustrator

Jackie Walter has written and edited many books for children. She never gets tired of listening to and telling a good story. Jackie lives in Cornwall with her husband and young daughters.