Behaviour Matters: Zebra Can Cope - a Book about Resilience

Book excerpt: Zebra Can Cope offers a gentle introduction to the concept of resilience, and keeping trying, for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children the concept of reslience, giving them tools to help them cope in everyday situations. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their behaviour. Zebra often worries about things. She worries whether she will cope if things don't go to plan. Then, when she is out on a canoeing trip, she really does need to find a way to manage her worries and work out a solution. Will she be able to cope? 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.