Manners For Children

The fourth and final book in a steampunk YA adventure series from Orbit's New York Times best-selling author of the Parasol Protectorate series.When a dastardly Pickleman plot comes to fruition, only Sophronia can save her friends, her school and all of London...but at what cost? Our proper young heroine puts her training and skills to the test in this highly anticipated conclusion of the rousing, intriguing and always polished New York Times best-selling Finishing School series!

Wendy and Wade love to play their favorite sport - Woggleball - and, like most kids, they like to win. But after a disappointing loss leaves Wendy and Wade ready to quit, they turn to their grandpa for advice.

Should you remove your shoes at the door? Find out how good manners make visiting a friend’s house fun for everyone.

You are being assisted to the front door of the hospital with a healthy baby in your arms. Excitement and fear seem to clash as you make your journey home. You have a baby! A dream come true! Now comes the challenge of motherhood! Did anyone ever really tell you how much work it took to be a mother? Have you ever felt like you were the only mom whose life and schedule all of a sudden became totally maddening? Let’s face it; many mothers have found themselves bewildered as they face the reality of motherhood. In a practical and real way, Rebecca Keener delivers a message that will help you...

Having a pet dragon is very fun. But your dragon can get very angry and upset when you tell him “NO"! He can burn your house down to the ground and everything you own! What do you do? You need to teach your dragon how to accept “No” for an answer! Fun, cute, and entertaining, this playful audiobook will teach kids how to handle disagreement, emotions, and anger management.

Seagulls Don’t Eat Worms uses children’s love of animals to show them the benefits of sharing, cooperating, and trying new things. Written from a bird's perspective, this charming story teaches that friendship is found in the least likely places. In it, a nestling wren who wants to soar high in the sky, like the big birds, tumbles into the lair of a cranky seagull protecting his catch. The pair find out they have much in common. Best suited for children ages three to eight.

The important topic of personal boundaries and respect are introduced to young listeners. Straightforward text and examples help listeners learn how to advocate for themselves and who to ask when they need help.

Once upon a time, in a big town, there lived a family named Mr and Mrs Kate; the family had two children, Chris and Dan, with an intelligent horse who also lived with them at home. Chris and Dan were the ones taking care of the horse and its house; anytime they misbehave, Mr Kate uses it as a punishment for them to turn a new leaf. Instead of that, Chris's stubbornness was helped by Dan's stone heart, but their father never got tired.

Harriet Manners knows that the hottest observed place on earth is Furnace Creek in Death Valley. She knows that dolphins shed the top layer of their skin every two hours. And she knows just how badly auditions can go, especially when you’re a model. But she has no idea how to get herself out of the extreme embarrassment of the school play or what to do when arch-nemesis Alexa decides it’s the perfect opportunity to humiliate her.

All four Harry the Happy Mouse stories in one audiobook! The stories are used in schools around the world to teach children about themes such as kindness, teamwork, saying thank you, and not being afraid of the dark! All four titles are read by Hollye Sangster.

Perfect for bedtime reading or parents who want to entertain their early readers. We all know what life is like from our own perspective. In this side-splitting adventure, kids take over the parenting role. And the parents act like their kids. Comedy ensues when the mundane morphs into the marvelous by a simple inversion of perspective. Let the giggles begin! Brilliant illustrations will catch the eye of children and discerning parents alike. Enter a world of the whimsical and wonderful. This book will entertain and provide the opportunity for kids to see life through their parents' lens. ...

Our hero comes downstairs and to his utter surprise, finds a gorilla jumping in his Daddy's chair. Now, he's not allowed to do that and he KNOWS that this gorilla is not allowed to do it either. He tries shouting, "Abracadabra!" He tries shouting, "Kaleidoscope!" He tries shouting, "Geronimo!" but until he uses the magic word, nothing works. This book offers you a chance to dialogue your family values with the children in your life. It is wonderfully and whimsically illustrated by my best book buddy, Johnny Ray Turner.

As a member of the Knights of the Realm, Reid swore an oath to protect her king only to discover he harbors a traitorous agenda. Being a woman raised in a man’s world, Reid thought becoming a Knight would give her purpose and strength. So far, it has done nothing but give her trouble. The king ordered her to spy on the Axian royal family while she prepares for her marriage - a marriage neither she nor Price Dexter wants. Once in Axian, Reid realizes she’s being used as a pawn in a decades-old political match.

This delightful audiobook - one of Amazon's 2019 Holiday Gift Picks and Most Anticipated Books - is designed to start conversations with kids about generosity. In the tradition of Goodnight Gorilla, the words are intentionally spare. The audiobook is meant to be listened to interactively, with adults posing questions so kids can guess what's happening (and why). Praised by both parents and teachers for sparking imagination and eliciting discussion, the story can be interpreted differently in every family, by every child, and reinterpreted many times over.

What Do You Think? is the perfect audiobook to help young people find their voice, flex their social superpowers and communicate exactly what they're thinking, with confidence, empathy and kindness. Listeners will understand better what's influencing their ideas, how to form and change opinions, including their own, and that debate and disagreements don't have to be shied away from. In fact, if navigated properly, these conversations can lead to new ideas, stronger relationships and change the world for the better.

Pete the kitty is super excited to visit his friend Grumpy Toad's house for a playdate! Grumpy Toad has all the best toys: a truck, building blocks, and a superhero cape. Far out! It's going to be cat-tastic! But when Grumpy Toad refuses to share any of his cool toys with Pete, neither of them are having any fun. Will Grumpy Toad ever share his toys with his friend Pete?

Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn't know anything about otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters the same way you'd like them to treat you, advises Mr. Owl. In her smart, playful style Laurie Keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor―simply follow the Golden Rule!

My naughty little sister is the naughtiest little girl in the world... she's always having adventures! She wins a prize in the Fancy Dress parade, and she goes to the hairdresser with Bad Harry to watch him have his golden curls chopped off. But she's a very stubborn girl at the photographer's shop - she won't say cheese!

Ringo is a very good racoon, with a very bad habit. Ringo the raccoon is a nose picker! Like every good parent of a nose picker, Ringo’s mama wants to help. After several attempts, Ringo and Mama come up with a motivating plan. Once Ringo finds something he likes better than boogers it becomes easy for him to quit picking!

Can a unicorn really help me make better choices? Yes, I have a unicorn for a pet. She’s my best friend. We do many cool things together - eating breakfast, racing across the meadow, sliding down the rainbow, and a lot more. But recently, I’ve been upset because everything I did seemed to be awful. Starting with my little brother to my dad to my friends at school. There was always a good reason for what I did, but it seemed I always made big mistakes, and it was always my fault. Life is so unfair. And I didn’t know what to do.