Sue Graves

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the concept of resilience for young children

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the experience of getting lost for young children

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the doctor for young children

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the experience of making new friends for young children

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the concept of resilience for young children

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the concept of jealousy for young children

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the experience of having a new sibling for young children

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the experience of starting school for young children

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the concept of disappointment for young children

This text is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

This non-fiction reader about train journeys is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This book is suitable for those reading at book band yellow 3 or the 3-5 age group.

Giraffe Goes to the Doctor offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the doctor for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting the doctor. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. Giraffe is not feeling well. She has a hot head and a sore throat. Mum says Giraffe will need to visit the doctor. Giraffe feels nervous, but the doctor is very gentle and she is soon feeling better. The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, 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 children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

Rhino Makes a Friend offers a gentle introduction to the experience of meeting new people for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of making new friends. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. When Rhino's friends are all busy in the holidays, Rhino starts at a holiday camp. He doesn't know anyone there and is worried about making friends. But he soon finds people to play with. The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, 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 children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

Elephant Has a Brother offers a gentle introduction to the experience of having a new sibling for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of a new sibling. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. When Elephant's brother arrives, Elephant is not happy. He has to share everything! And nobody seems to have any time for him any more. Luckily, Monkey is on hand to help him enjoy the new arrival. The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, 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 children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

Little Tiger Starts School offers a gentle introduction to the experience of starting school for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of starting school. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. Little Tiger was getting excited about starting school, but then he began to worry. What if he didn't know what to do? What if he didn't make any friends? Luckily, his brother is on hand to help reassure him. The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, 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 children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

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

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the concept of teasing for young children

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the concepts of choice and consequence for young children