Why should I? - Sue Graves

A gentle picture book that examines the issue of respect in a reassuring way - perfect for young
children who struggle with respecting possessions, or other people's space or opinions. The story offers a way in to talk about what respect is and why it is important, reinforcing good behaviour. At the end of the story, there are notes
for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal
with the big emotions they experience.

Arin really struggles with showing respect for his own possessions or those of others. He doesn't see why he should respect other people's space or opinions either. But when everyone gets upset with him, Arin feels upset, too. Grandpa helps to explain how being respectful shows care for others, and how treating others how he wishes to be treated himself will make him, and others, feel happier.

This book
is part of a series, Our Emotions and Behaviour, which is perfect for sharing
with children as a gentle means of identifying and discussing their emotions, boosting
their confidence and helping social and emotional development. Each book has a fun story which is backed up by suggestions for
activities and ideas to talk through together and a wordless storyboard for children to tell a story themselves and
reinforce the story's message. The series supports the
Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early
Years Foundation Stage.