Kiwi Tidies Up - A book about being messy - Author Sue Graves

A light-hearted and encouraging story to help young children understand why tidying up matters.

Kiwi never puts things away — not at school, not at home. He’s always leaving a mess behind. But when his classmates ask him to leave their table because of his untidy habits, Kiwi starts to feel left out. Can he change his behaviour and become more responsible?

Kiwi Tidies Up offers a friendly and relatable way to help children reflect on personal responsibility, self-care, and respect for shared spaces.

Why we — and schools — love it:

• Supports healthy classroom habits in a fun, non-judgmental way.
• Reinforces the value of cooperation and respect for others.
• Aligns with EYFS goals for personal, social and emotional development.

Author: Sue Graves, Publisher: Hachette, Series: Behaviour Matters
Format: Picture Book, Pages: 32, Recommended Age: 3–6 years (EYFS & KS1)