Monkey Needs to Listen - A book about paying attention - Author Sue Graves

An engaging picture book that helps young children understand the importance of listening and following instructions.

Monkey is thrilled about the upcoming go-kart race, so excited that he forgets to listen! He skips over all the rules, ignores safety checks, and almost causes chaos for everyone. Can Monkey learn that paying attention is just as important as having fun?

This gentle, humorous story provides a perfect starting point to talk with young children about why listening matters, both at home and in school.

Why we — and schools — love it:

• Supports personal, social and emotional learning with relatable characters.
• Encourages reflection and conversation around listening and cooperation.
• Ideal for circle time, storytime, or one-on-one discussions.

Explore more from the Behaviour Matters series:

• Lion’s in a Flap – A Book About Feeling Worried
• Elephant Learns to Share – A Book About Kindness
• Giraffe Is Left Out – A Book About Feeling Excluded

Each book includes helpful notes and activity ideas for parents and educators, making it easy to reinforce key behaviours through storytelling.