The Our Emotions and Behavior series uses cheerful brightly illustrated stories to help kids understand how their emotions and actions are relatedand how they can learn to manage both. At the end of each book, a two-page series of pictures invites kids to tell a story in their own words. A special section for adults suggests discussion questions and ideas for guiding children to talk about their feelings.I Want To WinBella always needs to win – no matter what. She gets really cross if she is beaten at any game, and she is never gracious in defeat. If she isn’t winning, she would rather give up than carry on trying. When Bella struggles in the den-building competition, she would much rather give up and not take part. But can she learn to keep going and do her best, and be a good sport to the winner?Take a Deep BreathJosh doesn’t like people looking at him and he’s in the school play! Can Miss Button help him to be brave? And can Miss Button be brave when she is faced by something she doesn’t like? 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.But What If?Daisys family is moving, and Daisy is very worried. What if she doesnt like her new home? What if her cat runs away? What if her new teacher isnt nice? A conversation with her grandpa helps Daisy learn that many worries dont come trueand if one does, someone will be there to help her solve the problem.I Don’t Want To WaitMaisy is never patient. She hates waiting for her birthday, waiting to talk, waiting for attention from her sister. She interrupts, scowls, and stomps around. Everyone gets mad, and Maisy feels bad. After talking with her sister about ways to make waiting easier, Maisy starts a new approach. Eventually, she learns that having patience makes life calmerand sometimes much nicer.Who Feels Scared?Everybody feels afraid sometimeslike Jack and his friends Ravi and Kevin when they have a sleepover. This reassuring book shows children that they can cope with their fears and be brave.I Don’t Want To Play NicelyFinn struggles with caring for other children at school. He can be selfish and he often plays too aggressively. When the other children complain, Mr Hare has an idea. He chooses Finn as the buddy for Jake, a new boy at school. However, Finn does not help Jake, and the other children become really upset with Finn for being so unkind. Finn is soon left out by the other children and is left feeling miserable and lonely. Can Mr Hare help Finn find a way to make it all better? 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.Why Should I?Arin acts careless and rudeand other people are angry and upset. His parents and teacher tell him he needs to show respect. Confused and unhappy, Arin asks Grandma for help. They talk about how he would feel if someone broke his things or laughed at what he likes. Arin makes an effort to show respect to others and learns that everyone treats him better when he does.I’m Not HappyAll children have days when they just don’t feel happy. Follow along as Ben helps cheer up his friends and shows how kids can turn sadness into smiles.