Excuse Me!

Learning About Politeness -- Deals with politeness, looking at situations where children may be rude or badly-behaved. The book encourages courtesy towards others in situations such as on the bus and at mealtimes. It shows how to refuse and invitation politely, write a thank-you note and be grateful towards others. This book is one of a series which help children to develop their own value system and make responsible decisions. Notes for parents and teachers show how ideas in the books can be used as starting points for further discussion, at home, in the classroom and in assemblies.

It Wasn't Me!

Learning About Honesty -- Deals with honesty - why we tell lies and how telling lies leads to trouble. The text also considers not telling the truth, the grey area of telling a white lie, coping with angry feelings when people tell lies about you and having the courage to be honest. This book is one of a series which help children to develop their own value system and make responsible decisions. Notes for parents and teachers show how ideas in the books can be used as starting points for further discussion, at home, in the classroom or in assemblies.

I'll Do It!

Learning About Responsibility: Taking Responsibility -- Encourages children to take responsibility for themselves and their actions. Situations include doing a few small jobs around the house and looking after a younger brother or sister. The book looks at the good effects that result from being sensible and responsible both at home and at school. This book is one of a series which helps children to develop their own value system and make responsible decisions. Notes for parents and teachers show how ideas in the books can be used as starting points for further discussion at home and in the classroom or in assemblies.

I Don't Care!

Learning About Respect  -- Deals with respect - meaning admiration, concern and consideration. The book explains that we should respect others' opinions, feelings and privacy, also rules, the places we visit and animals. It also looks at disrespect - at people who don't take care of property, or are rude to others. This is one of a series of books which help children to develop their own value system and make responsible decisions. Notes for parents and teachers show how ideas in the books can be used as starting points for further discussion at home, in the classroom or in assemblies.