Giraffe Is Left Out - A book about feeling bullied - Author Sue Graves

A gentle and relatable story about exclusion, empathy, and learning to include others.

When Leopard joins Jungle School, Giraffe refuses to play with him and makes him feel unwelcome. Later, when Leopard throws a birthday party, he invites all his classmates—except Giraffe. Slowly, Giraffe begins to understand how Leopard must have felt and wonders if they can learn to be friends after all.

This warm and accessible picture book is part of the Behaviour Matters series, designed to help young children understand how their actions affect others. It includes simple activity ideas at the end to encourage meaningful conversations with children about feelings, values, and behaviour.

Why we — and schools — love it:

• Helps young children understand important values like kindness, empathy, and inclusion.
• Supports emotional development and promotes self-awareness.
• Trusted by educators and loved by families for its clear messaging and engaging illustrations.

Author: Sue Graves, Publisher: Hachette, Series: Behaviour Matters
Format: Picture Book, Pages: 32, Recommended Age: EYFS & KS1