Manners For Children

In this Junior Library Guild selection, Little Rose must brush her teeth, wash her face, and climb into bed while Mama takes a quick phone call. But as the call drags on, waves of uninvited guests pass through the front door. Soon the house overflows with bizarre visitors—from “muscley” men to winking wizards. As Mama continues to ignore the raucous revelry, Rose finally joins the party. But before the uproar gets out of hand, something quite surprising happens.

Perfect for bedtime or any time, Inspiring Stories for Amazing Girls is more than just a book—it's a chance for you to connect with your daughter over meaningful conversations about the values that can guide her through life. Each story is a simple yet powerful reminder that kindness, courage, and patience can make the world a better place—and that these qualities are already within her, just waiting to shine through.

Are you tired of constantly reminding your child not to shout, hit, or throw things when they’re angry? Anger is My Monster is the solution you’re looking for! Children often express their anger through challenging behaviors like yelling, crying, and tantrums. This book is designed to help children understand and manage their anger in a positive way, using relatable characters and engaging storytelling.

I was a Rat! Roger insists, and insists.... In fact, when Bob the cobbler and his washerwoman wife, Joan, find the young boy abandoned on their doorstep, these are the only words he says. And he does have ratty behaviour, it's true. Staying with Bob and Joan, however, Roger learns quickly to behave more like a human child. They try to find his parents, but the orphanage, police and hospital all have nothing on their records about a lost boy in the city. What is the truth? As more and more people find out about Roger the mysterious rat-boy, he faces more and more danger.

It is time for bed, and Mr. Panda reminds his friends Hippopotamus, Skunk, Sheep, and Sloth that they each have forgotten to do something. Skunk has forgotten to take a bath; Hippopotamus needs to brush his teeth; Sloth is too tired to move; and much more. Mr. Panda is there to remind them of the steps they've missed. As Lemur eventually finds out, however, even Mr. Panda can make a bedtime mistake!

Children need to learn basic etiquette beyond saying, "please" and "thank you." In recent years, rude behavior and bullying have become the "new norm" while common courtesy seems to be a thing of the past. What separates humans from animals is our ability to reason and manage our emotions. Yet, what if children could learn manners from a story about a dog who struggles with the same emotional challenges as they do? Training children and dogs is not an easy task. This book aims to teach children manners through the eyes of a dog named Max, who is modeled after my own dog, Mad Max.

In Manners, Ralph Waldo Emerson expounds on the meaning of customs and politeness in civil society. He argues that the purpose of manners is more to facilitate the creation and proper working of society and not to establish hierarchies.

This set contains Billy and the Monster Who Loved to Fart, Billy and Monster: The Superhero with Fart Powers, Billy and the Monster Who Ate All the Easter Eggs, Billy and Monster's New Neighbor Has a Secret, and Billy and Monster's Golden Christmas.

Having a pet dragon is very fun! You can train him to roll over, sit, and play. You can ask him to light your campfire on a camping trip. Or you can tell him to candle a birthday cake and many other cool things. But what if your dragon is always afraid to try new things? Whether it’s learning to swim, eating new food, talking to new friends, or trying to learn a new skill set, he always refuses and always says, “Tomorrow!” What do you do? You teach him to overcome his fears! You teach him to embrace change, get out of his comfort zone, see what he’s missing, and to have fun!

When Poppy Picker keeps putting her finger up her nose, we know it won't end well. Her parents are disgusted, her teachers upset, and her friends grossed out. She's been warned about the Booger Monster many times. But will she listen before it's too late?

Introducing "Sammy's Manners," the heartwarming children's audio story that will captivate your little ones. Perfect for bedtime stories, "Sammy's Manners" is a must-have for parents who want to instill the values of respect, empathy, and good manners in their children.

Tori was a tornado, full of energy and excitement. She loved to rush around and play, but sometimes it caused issues. When she accidently topples her friend's tower, she discovers that simply saying "sorry" doesn't always make things better.

When Emmy accidentally spills juice on her dad's pants, she takes refuge behind Mom's knee. Expecting a reprimand, Emmy is surprised when Mom tells Dad, “Now, sweetheart, you should let it be. After all...she's only three.” What an amazing discovery! She's too young to be punished!

The number one thing on Monte and Mabel’s Christmas wish list is the chance to hang out with Santa Claus. So when his sleigh breaks down in their yard as he’s finishing up his last delivery, they couldn’t be more delighted—Santa’s gonna stay with them while he waits for spare parts to be delivered! It’s a dream come true . . . or is it? It turns out Santa doesn’t have a lot of experience being a houseguest, and likes to rock out late at night and swigs spaghetti sauce from the jar.

Wild About Manners is a fun and whimsical story about a little girl who invites her zoo animal friends to her party. The antics that ensue become an engaging way to teach the animals very needed manners.

The Goops are back with their sloppy manners, rudeness, and general all-around naughtiness, setting an example of how not to behave, much to the endless delight of children of all ages. First published in 1903, this second of the well-known Goop books contains many of the funniest and most original of Burgess' famous rhymes. With dozens of verses on everything from loyalty to the etiquette of eating soup, there is something here for everyone to enjoy.

Kaliyah takes her role as older sister very seriously because she loves her younger sister, Jazzy, more than anything in the world. Now that Jazzy is about to start school, Kaliyah realizes it is time to teach her about personal safety.

A Help Me Be Good Book About Being Messy explains the problems caused by messiness and teaches how to be neat.

The most powerful lesson we can teach our kids is the importance of gratitude. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy for kids to take the people and things in their lives for granted. But when we stop to say "thank you" for the everyday acts of kindness done for us, it reminds us to be grateful for what we have. Thank You, Mommy! is the first book in a series that teaches kids how to be grateful for the everyday acts of kindness done for them by their parents, siblings, and teachers. This charming book shows kids how a few simple words can make all the difference in the world.

Sophie knows lots of words, but she doesn’t always use them. It’s more fun to speak in hyena talk or space language. “Use your words, Sophie!” urge her parents, but Sophie just won’t. But when her new baby sister arrives, Sophie is the only one who can find out what she really wants.