Turtle feels shy and nervous about joining in with her friends. She hides away in her shell instead of taking part. But with encouragement, she learns that being brave and trying new things can be fun — and that friends like her just the way she is. This gentle, reassuring story helps children understand shyness and shows them that confidence can grow step by step. The discussion prompts a…
Wolf doesn’t always notice how his actions affect others — he pushes ahead, takes what he wants, and forgets to share. But as the story unfolds, Wolf begins to see the world through his friends’ eyes, learning that kindness and empathy make everyone happier. With playful illustrations and a clear message, the book helps young children develop empathy, compassion, and an understanding o…
Zebra sometimes feels that things are too hard. He wants to give up when he faces challenges. But with encouragement from his friends, he discovers that trying again and keeping a positive attitude helps him succeed. This uplifting story teaches children the value of resilience, perseverance, and problem-solving. The endnotes include discussion prompts and activities that parents and teacher…
Flamingo often feels scared when faced with new situations — she worries, hesitates, and avoids joining in. With encouragement from her friends, she learns that being brave doesn’t mean not feeling scared, but finding the courage to try anyway. This gentle and supportive story helps children explore the feeling of fear and worry, while showing positive strategies for building bravery and…
Hippo makes a mistake and tries to cover it up instead of telling the truth. At first, he worries about what others will think. But as the story unfolds, Hippo realizes that admitting mistakes and being honest helps build trust and makes him feel better inside. The book uses humor and relatable animal characters to teach young readers the importance of honesty, responsibility, and integrity.…
Elephant doesn’t like to share — she wants to keep all the toys and games for herself. But soon she discovers that refusing to share makes playtime less fun. With gentle humor and colorful illustrations, this story shows children why sharing matters and how it can make friendships stronger. As with other titles in the Behaviour Matters! series, the book includes discussion points and act…
Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is a timeless collection of stories set in the Indian jungle, most famously following Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, and his encounters with Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and Shere Khan the tiger. The book also includes animal fables like “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” and “Toomai of the Elephants.” Themes of survival, loyalty, and the laws of nature mak…