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Hippo Owns Up - A Book about Telling the Truth

Author : Sue Graves

Publisher : Franklin Watts

Page : pages

File Size : 27,42 MB

Release : 2017-03-28

Category :

ISBN : 9781445157733

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Book Description

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to what honesty is, and help them understand the importance of owning up to your mistakes. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact on others. Hippo is having a bad day. It all started when he missed his breakfast. He can't concentrate in class and his tummy won't stop rumbling. And when he sees Mrs Croc's special chocolate cake, he can't resist. Now somebody else is getting the blame for eating it. Will Hippo do the right thing and tell the truth and make amends for what he's done? 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 children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.



Big Little Hippo

Author : Valeri Gorbachev

Publisher : Union Square Kids

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 45,90 MB

Release : 2019-03-05

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9781454931317

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Book Description

Little Hippo can't wait to grow up and complains that all the other animals are bigger than he is, until he helps a small beetle and feels better about himself.



Elephant Learns to Share

Author : Sue Graves

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 31,92 MB

Release : 2016-07-15

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 149948092X

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Book Description

Elephant doesn’t like to share, but he learns it’s not always fun to play by himself. This fictional story teaches young readers the value of sharing in a relatable and engaging way. The story of Elephant and his struggles with sharing is told through accessible text and vibrant illustrations. Questions are provided to facilitate further discussion about the story and its character-building themes. It’s not always easy to share, but readers will discover why it’s important and fun as they follow along with Elephant!



The Truth According to Arthur

Author : Tim Hopgood

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 15,18 MB

Release : 2016-06-30

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1408864975

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Book Description

Arthur and The Truth are not the best of friends right now. Why? Because today Arthur did something he shouldn't have done – he rode on his big brother's bike (when his mum told him not to) and then he accidentally bumped it into Mum's car. Arthur knows he's done wrong but will he tell the truth OR will he bend it, stretch it, cover it up, hide it ... ? What would YOU do? What will Arthur do? Find out in this fresh and funny take on a common childhood predicament – to tell the truth or to tell a little fib. From an exciting new picture book pairing – Booktrust award-winning Tim Hopgood, and internationally bestselling David Tazzyman (illustrator of the Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton).



The Truth About Bears

Author : Maxwell Eaton, III

Publisher : Roaring Brook Press

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 18,32 MB

Release : 2018-02-27

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1250306221

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Book Description

Maxwell Eaton III's The Truth About Bears is a lighthearted nonfiction picture book, filled with useful facts about bears that will make you laugh so hard you won’t even realize you’re learning something!



Hippo Owns Up

Author : Sue Graves

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 29,93 MB

Release : 2016-07-15

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1499480814

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Book Description

It’s a sign of strong character to own up to what you’ve done. Telling the truth isn’t always easy, but it’s the right thing to do. In this entertaining fictional story, Hippo discovers the importance of being truthful, teaching young readers a lesson in values and virtues. This relatable story is followed by questions designed to allow readers to think more deeply about the text and apply it to their own lives. Charming illustrations fill each page as readers explore the colorful world of Hippo, his friends, and the lessons they learn.



Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie

Author : Laura Rankin

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 37,35 MB

Release : 2007-07-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1599900106

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Book Description

Ruthie loves tiny things and when she finds a tiny camera on the playground she is very happy, but after she lies and says the camera belongs to her, nothing seems to go right. 25,000 first printing.



I Hate Everything!

Author : Sue Graves

Publisher : Franklin Watts

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 29,83 MB

Release : 2015-03-12

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781445138992

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Book Description

Sam is having a bad day and nothing is going right. Dad is too busy to play with him, he doesn't like his lunch and he doesn't enjoy Archie's party. Can Aunt Jen help him to stop feeling so angry This series introduces young children to different aspects of our emotions and behaviour. A fictional story is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk about, while a wordless storyboard encourages children to tell another story.



The Panda Problem

Author : Deborah Underwood

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 29,37 MB

Release : 2019-04-02

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0735228507

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Book Description

The critically adored, New York Times bestselling Deborah Underwood delights with a hilariously meta celebration of storytelling out of control. Every story needs a problem. But Panda doesn't have a problem. Unless . . . Panda is the problem. The New York Times bestselling author of Here Comes the Easter Cat and The Quiet Book loses control of the narrative in the funniest, most exuberant, most kid-delighting way in this adventurous ode to what makes a story--and what makes a story great. "Highly entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny."--Kirkus "Supremely silly."--Publishers Weekly "Excellent...Cute, cute book."--School Library Connection "Entertaining...humorous." --BCCB "Kid-friendly...visually appealing...cheeky...adorable."--The Horn Book "Hilarious, inventive...A joyful read aloud." --SLJ, The Classroom Bookshelf



Hippos Can Swim

Author : Pablo Bernasconi

Publisher :

Page : 23 pages

File Size : 18,49 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Fear

ISBN : 9781741661095

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Book Description

Who ever heard of a hippo who didn't swim? Hippo's family all love to swim - but not him. He's afraid of the water. So he sets off to find himself some friends who don't like swimming either. He tries skipping rope with the rabbits, but he's too heavy to jump. He goes on the seesaw, but even seven monkeys aren't enough to lift him off the ground. He can't even climb trees. Eventually he decides to face his fears, and plunges into the lagoon... only to find that in his own element, he is as light as a bird. Hilarious, quirky illustrations bring to life this delightful story about taking the plunge.