Why Should I?
Sale price
$1208
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Why Should I?

By Sue Graves, Emanuela Carletti (Illustrator), Desideria Guicciardini (Illustrator)

Part of the Our Emotions and Behavior series

A boy learns respect transforms how others treat him.

3.1/5 Goodreads · 9 ratings
28 pages
$12.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Arin's careless behavior leaves others upset, prompting his parents and teacher to urge him to show respect. Seeking guidance from Grandma, Arin discovers empathy by imagining how he'd feel if his belongings were mistreated. As he begins to treat others with respect, he notices a positive change in how he's treated in return. This story, part of the Our Emotions and Behavior series, helps children understand the connection between their feelings and actions, encouraging them to manage both effectively. With engaging illustrations and interactive elements, it invites young readers to explore their emotions and learn valuable life lessons.

From the publisher

A book about respect. Arin acts careless and rude–and 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. Our Emotions and Behavior Series Small children have big feelings. The Our Emotions and Behavior series uses cheerful, vividly illustrated stories to help kids understand how their feelings and actions are related–and how they can get better at managing 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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
28
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about manners and etiquetteBooks about respectBooks about social themesBooks about values and virtues
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author

More from Sue Graves

Explore Sue's bookshelf
Turtle Comes Out of Her Shell
Series
Sale price
$2500

Turtle Comes Out of Her Shell

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Ben and the Big Balloon

Ages 4–6 · 2007

Croc Says No to Plastic

2025

Monkey Needs to Listen

2014
The series

The Our Emotions and Behavior series

See the whole series
Sale price
$1299

But Why Can't I?

Ages 4–8 · 2011
Sale price
$1299

I'm Not Happy

Ages 4–8 · 2011
Sale price
$1299

Who Feels Scared?

Ages 4–8 · 2011
Sale price
$1299

Not Fair, Won't Share

Ages 4–8 · 2011
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

A Small Kindness

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A World of Kindness

Ages 3–6 · 2018

Boom! Bang! Royal Meringue!

Ages 3–5 · 2019

Sonny Says Sorry!

Ages 4–8 · 2022

My Panda Sweater

Ages 4–8 · 2020

The Story Blanket

Ages 4–7 · 2008

Brick by Brick

Ages 3–5 · 2016
Sale price
$1695

What Happened to You?

Ages 0–5 · 2021
The fine print

Book details

Publication
Published
January 31, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781631984129

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Elaine R. · Literary Leslie

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo