Manners

Are you quite polite? Silly dilly manners song
Author: Allen Katz
Presents humorous lyrics for learning manners to such familiar children's songs as "Pop Goes the Weasel," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," and "Hey Diddle Diddle.” Ages 5 and under


Being a pig is nice: a child’s-eye view of manners
Author: Sally Lloyd-Jones
Tired of being told to be polite and to not misbehave, a child considers trading places with various animals and a monster. Ages 5 and under


Berenstain Bears Say Please and Thank You
Author: Jan Berenstain
Sister, Brother, and Honey Bear practice using their very best manners in many different situations. Ages 2-5


D.W.'s Guide to perfect manners
Author: Brown, Marc
D.W. shows how to be "perfect" for a day by demonstrating cleanliness, orderliness, and good manners. Includes a self test on manners. Ages 5-8


Do unto otters: a book about manners
Author: Laurie Keller
Mr. Rabbit wonders if he will be able to get along with his new neighbors, who are otters, until he is reminded of the golden rule. Ages 5 and under


Don't forget your etiquette: the essential guide to misbehavior
Author: Daniel Greenberg
A collection of humorous poems about the proper way to eat soup, visit a museum, and shake hands with the principal. Ages 9-12


Dora’s Book of Manners
Author: Christine Ricci
Dora and Boots help Mr. Troll mind his manners. Ages 5 and under


Emily Post’s Table Manner for Kids
Author: Peggy Post and Cindy Post Senning
A close look at everyday table manners in a variety of situations. Ages 9-12


Emily's New Friend
Author: Cindy Post Senning and Peggy Post ; illustrated by Steve Björkman
Emily and a new neighbor become friends by treating one another with generosity, kindness, and good manners. Includes a note for parents on the importance of teaching principles of etiquette at home. Ages: 2-5


Fancy Nancy tea parties
Author: Jane O’Connor
In her own inimitable style, the girl who loves to use fancy words provides tips on how to host the perfect tea party, describing how to behave, food and drinks to serve, games to play, and much more. Ages 5 and under; ages 6-8


Just say
Author: Sarah Willson; illustrated by Harry Moore
SpongeBob decides to teach Mr. Crab some manners. Ages 2-5


Lion's Share
Author: Matthew McElligott
Ant is honored to receive an invitation to lion's annual dinner party, but is shocked when the other guests behave rudely and then accuse her of thinking only of herself. Ages 6-8


Madeline says merci
Author: John Bemelmens Marciano
Based on characters created by Ludwig Bemelmans, this charming new "Madeline" title was written by Ludwig's grandson and explores Madeline's take on etiquette. Ages: 6-8


Manners can be fun!
Author: Leaf Munro
Stick figure drawings and a brief text tell why good manners are important and how to have good manners at home, at play, and on visits. Ages 5 and under; 6-8


Manners Magic for Children : a guide to popularity and success
Author: Patsy Rowe
Explains how manners are the key to successful relationships and are a powerful tool to connect with people, and provides proper etiquette tips for such situations as introductions, hosting, table manners, and cell phone etiquette. Ages: 6-12


Manners Mash-up: a Goofy Guide to Good Behavior
Author: Tedd Arnold
Presents proper and improper acts of etiquette for young readers in a humorous setting. Ages: 6-12


Maya Makes A Mess : A Toon Book
Author: Rutu Modan
Maya's unique table manners turn the palace upside down when she accepts an invitation to dine with the queen. Ages 3-5


Mind your manners, B.B. Wolf
Author: Judy Sierra
When B.B. Wolf, who now lives in the Villain Villa Retirement Residence, is invited to the library for a storybook tea, he is careful to follow the advice of his crocodile friend and impresses everyone with how polite he can be. Ages 5 and under; ages 6-8


Mrs. Piggle Wiggle's Magic
Author: Betty MacDonald
Seven families are helped out by Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's magic cures when they are faced with thought-you-saiders, tattletales, bad table manners, interrupters, heedless breakers, never-want-to-go-to-schoolers, and wadde-I-doers. Ages 8-12


Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic
Author: Betty MacDonald
Seven families are helped out by Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's magic cures when they are faced with thought-you-saiders, tattletales, bad table manners, interrupters, heedless breakers, never-want-to-go-to-schoolers, and wadde-I-doers. Ages 7-10.


My manners matter
Author: Thomas, Pat
Boys and girls learn that good manners are a simple way of showing kindness and respect to people they know and to people they don't know. They are shown that being polite makes working and playing together more enjoyable for everyone. Ages 5 and under


Oh, How Sylvester Can Pester!
Author: Robert Kinerk
Wacky characters introduce the idea of simple etiquette in a collection of poems. Ages: 6-12


Petit, the Monster
Author: Isol, Translated by Elisa Amado
Petit is puzzled. He's a good boy when he plays with his dog. But he's a bad boy when he pulls a girl's hair. In short, the world is mysterious to Petit and it's exhausting trying to figure it all out. Ages 5-8


Please say please! : Penguin's guide to manners
Author: Margaret Cuyler
Penguin teaches his animal friends how to behave when they are invited for dinner. Ages 6-8


Rules of the Wild: an unruly book of manners
Author: Bridget Levin
Rhyming text explores how proper behavior for young animals is different from what is expected of young children. Ages 5 and under


Smart Girl’s Guide to Manners
Author: Nancy Holyoke
An introduction to socially acceptable conduct in all sorts of situations. Ages: 9-12


Stoo Hample's book of bad manners
Author: Sutart Hample
A comical, kid-friendly guide to avoiding naughty behavior. Ages 6-8


Suppose you meet a dinosaur: a first book of manners
Author: Judy Sierra; illustrated by Tim Bowers
Illustrates basic polite behavior that one might need to use while grocery shopping at the same time as a dinosaur. Ages 3-6


Tumford's rude noises
Author: Nancy Tillman
Describes how Tumford the cat tests the patience of his parents by making loud and rude noises that compel a lesson in manners before company arrives. Ages 3-5