What Makes Me Do The Things I Do?: A picture book for talking about behaviour and emotions with children

The book "What Makes Me Do The Things I Do?" is a thoughtful picture book that teaches children how to find new ways of expressing themselves and manage their emotions. It addresses common situations in a sympathetic and humorous way, encouraging children to self-reflect and consider how their actions affect others. The book is ideal for sharing with young children or to give to older children to read independently. It features fun, colorful illustrations by Sarah Jennings and helpful notes for parents and carers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

From the acclaimed author of How Are You Feeling Today?, this insightful picture book offers valuable lessons to children on discovering new ways to express themselves. Why am I losing my temper? Why am I being grumpy? This essential book encourages children to ponder upon and understand certain behaviors, shedding light on their underlying causes. Presented in a sympathetic and humorous manner, What Makes Me Do The Things I Do? addresses prevalent behavioral concerns and empowers children to engage in self-reflection, contemplate the impact of their actions on others, and effectively manage their emotions. This book is particularly well-suited for sharing with young children, or for older children to read independently. Crafted in child-friendly language, this picture book explores 12 common behaviors that children engage in, such as temper tantrums, lying, or cheating, and presents 12 constructive alternatives, such as maintaining calmness, practicing honesty, or engaging in fair play. Throughout, vibrant illustrations by Sarah Jennings bring the story to life, while helpful notes for parents and carers provide valuable insights and tips for promoting positive behavior from an early age. Let's Talk Books is a series designed to facilitate meaningful conversations with children. Authored by experts and covering a range of topics, including feelings, relationships, diversity, and mental health, these comforting picture books foster healthy dialogue from the very beginning.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 257 x 256 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472973986