We can't control how we feel, but we are in charge of what we do. Positive behaviour is a critical component of healthy personal, social, and emotional development. It helps children achieve better outcomes in whatever they do, and supports their ability to learn and grow. Following on from ‘First Feelings’, this essential series focuses on six classic behaviours displayed by young children. Each book introduces a single behaviour, and explores its effect on others, while offering coping strategies where relevant. With thanks to Dr Kathryn Lester, Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the University of Sussex, for her invaluable advice during the making of this series.

Paula Bowles grew up in a house full of animals, and spent much of her time drawing and making comics with her brother. Having discovered she could actually do drawing as a job, she studied illustration at Falmouth College of Arts, graduating in 2005. She now lives and works as a freelance illustrator in Bristol, UK. Paula has illustrated books for publishers like Bloomsbury, The National Trust and Random House. She loves drawing cute, funny characters and writing her own stories too. When she’s not illustrating or writing, she likes swing dancing, cycling and playing the piano.