This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 11/07
Be Polite and Kind(2004)Demonstrates ways of showing politeness, speaking kindly, using basic courtesies, and respecting the feelings of others. Includes role-playing activities.
Don't slurp your soup! : a first guide to letter writing, e-mail etiquette, and other everyday manners(2003)Good manners -- The magic words -- Table manners -- Being respectful -- Everyday manners -- Introductions -- Letter writing -- Phones and e-mail -- Being a good host -- Party manners -- Being a good sport -- Out and about.
Emily Post's the Guide to Good Manners for Kids(2004)Introduction -- Everyday Life: Winning with words -- Written word -- Thank you -- On the job -- Hi! how are you? -- Techno-manners -- At home: Family zone -- Challenge of change -- Mealtime manners matter -- Talk, talk, talk -- At school: Good morning, Mrs. Jones -- Beyond the classroom -- Getting there and home again -- Eating on the run -- At play: Party-time! -- Ideas for five fun parties -- Having friends over -- We've got tickets -- Good sports -- Out and about: Good manners make good neighbors -- Mall manners? -- Having fun in public places -- Dealing with differences -- Visiting in the hospital -- Quiet, please -- Kneel, stand, or sit? -- Cell phones in public places -- On the go: Away from home -- Planes, trains, and automobiles -- You're there! -- Eating out - From fast food to fine dining -- Camp Havagreatime -- Subways, buses, taxis -- Other special situations -- Weddings -- When someone dies -- Coming of age celebrations.
Everyday Graces: a Child's Book of Good Manners(2003)
It's a Spoon, Not a Shovel(1995)
Let's Talk about Good Manners(1997)A simple discussion of what good manners are, why good manners are important, and how manners are different in different cultures.
Manners(1990)Discusses manners and gives examples of good manners and bad manners.
Manners at School(2007)Colorful illustrations enhance this simple discussion of how children should behave at school.
Manners at the Table(2007)Table manners for children are discussed in this colorful story.
Manners in Public(2007)Simple text enhanced by colorful illustrations discusses appropriate behavior in public.
Manners in the Library(2007)How to behave politely in a library is discussed.
Manners on the Playground(2007)Rules for proper behavior on the playground are discussed.
Manners on the Telephone(2007)
Colorful illustrations and simple text explore telephone etiquette for children.
My Manners Matter: a First Look at Being Polite(2006)Boys and girls learn that good manners are a simple way of showing kindness and respect to people they know₇and to people they don't know. They are shown that being polite makes working and playing together more enjoyable for everyone.
The Rules to be Cool: Etiquette and Netiquette(2001)Why be polite? -- Home front -- School rules -- Public scenes -- The social scene -- Netiquette.
A Smart girl's guide to manners : the secrets to grace, confidence, and being your best(2005)Basics -- Let's talk -- Hosts and guests -- Gifts -- eating -- Out and about -- Sticky situations -- Special occcasions -- And finally -- Checklist.
Stoo Hample's Book of Bad Manners(2006)A comical, kid-friendly guide to avoiding naughty behavior.
Time to Say Please(2005)
Words are not for Hurting(2004)Encourages toddlers and preschoolers to express themselves using helpful, not hurtful, words. Includes a note for parents and caregivers on language development.
Big Black Bear(1993)When he visits a little girl's home, a black bear with no manners makes a terrible mess until another visitor helps him see the error of his ways.
D.W.'s Guide to Perfect Manners(2006)D.W. shows how to be "perfect" for a day by demonstrating cleanliness, orderliness, and good manners. Includes a self test on manners.
Dear Miss Perfect: a Beast's Guide to Proper Behavior(2007)An etiquette expert answers animal readers' questions about common concerns such as getting along with parents, giving an oral report, and the importance of writing thank-you notes, as well as more unusual ones, including how to avoid being eaten by one's parents.
Don't Say That Word!(2007)Michael's rhyming description of his day at school has his mother repeatedly interrupting to prevent him from saying impolite words.
Excuse Me(2003)A frog who loves to burp learns the value of good manners.
Giggle E. Goose(1993)Giggle E. Goose is a goose who doesn't know when to giggle and when to keep quiet. Readers can help her learn when to be quiet.
How do Dinosaurs Eat their Food?(2005)Describes how a dinosaur eats, with no rude noises and while sitting very still.
Just Say Please(1998)Liitle Critter learns about good manners at school and tries to put them into practice at home.
Mary Louise Loses her Manners(1999)When Mary Louise starts saying things like "fleas" and "spank you" instead of "please" and "thank you," she realizes that she has lost her manners and goes in search of them.
Mind Your Manners(1978)An introduction to proper manners for meeting new people, receiving gifts, using the telephone, dining out, and other common social situations.
Mind Your Manners, B. B. Wolf(2007)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.
Monster Manners(1996)An assortment of monsters demonstrates good and bad manners.
Piggy Monday: a Tale About Manners(2001)The children in Mrs. Hubbub's class are so rude and thoughtless one day that they turn into pigs and need the help of the Pig Lady to help them remember their manners.
Please is a Good Word to Say(2007)Harriet gives examples of polite words and expressions to use in various social situations to make them more pleasant.
Please Play Safe: Penguin's Guide to Playground Safety(2006)Penguin and his animal friends demonstrate how to play safely and use good manners.
Please Say Please: Penguin's Guide to Manners(2004)Penguin teaches his animal friends how to behave when they are invited for dinner.
Someday We'll Have Very Good Manners(2001)Characters discuss what they know about good manners and how they will have them someday, but for now they are "just kids."
This Little Piggy's Book of Manners(2003)Some little pigs remember their manners and others do not.
Tissue Please(2004)At school, dance rehearsal, and home Frog and his friends sniff when their noses run, until Frog's parents show him how much better it is to use a tissue.
When Elephant Goes to a Party(2001)Explains all the things that Elephant should know about how to behave when attending a birthday or other kind of party.
When Kangaroo Goes to School(2001)Kangaroo learns the proper way to behave on the first day of school.
Yes Please! No Thank You!(2005)The reader is asked various questions to which the anticipated reply is either, "yes, please," or "no, thank you."
Barney Says Please and Thank You(1995)Barney teaches his friends good manners at a birthday party.
Clifford's Manners(1987)Clifford offers some advice on basic good manners.
Dora's Book of Manners(2004)Dora and Boots help Mr. Troll mind his manners.
Oh Bother! Someone Didn't Say Thank You(2003)After Christopher Robin paints a picture for Pooh and expects him to say the "magic words," Pooh asks his friends what those words might be.
Peas and Thank You(2003)"As these delightfully fun Peas and Beans head out to collect sunflower seeds, children discover that everyone wins when you learn to be polite and take turns."
Polite as a Princess(2006)A walk-through visit with Disney's most famous fairy tale princesses, in scenes that display their always proper etiquette and lady-like manners.
Say Please: a Book About Manners(2006)"The Nile River has dried up, and only Sphinx Uniqua can fill it again! Join Princess CleoTasha and her servants Pablo, Tyrone, and Austin as they go on a journey to learn the secret of the Nile ..."--Cover back.
Barney's Favorites Volume 2(1994)Please and thank you
Circle Time Activities: Theme-Based and Transition Activities(2004)Manners (Getting along with others)
Kindergarten Hits(2001)
The Princess Tea Party Album(2005)Manners and etiquette
Baby's First Impressions. Food Fun(2003)
The Berenstain Bears. Bears Mind Their Manners(2005)Please and thank you can make your day. They're as nice to hear as they are to say! Join the Berenstain Bears in a new set of adventures that focus on good manners and kindness to others.
The Big, Comfy Couch. Manners for Molly(2004)Manners for Molly: It's Feast of Fools time and everyone must get dressed up and use their best manners.
Let's Have a Tea Party at my House(2007)This video shows children the finer points of how to be a gracious hostess and what is expected of them as guests. Children learn to introduce themselves and shake hands properly. They also learn etiquette no-no's and receive good etiquette stars when things are done properly.
Look Mom! I Have Good Manners(2004)Kids will laugh and learn as they play along with host Willy Dooright in this hilarious game show! Shows viewers that manners are more than just a bunch of stuffy, boring rules; they are a guide to help people get along with each other through kindness, consideration, respect, and common sense.