Manners for Children

This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 11/07 

Non-Fiction Books to Share

Be Polite and Kind by Cheri Meiners(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 by Lynne Gibbs(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 by Peggy Post(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 by Caralyn Buehner(1995)

Let's Talk about Good Manners by Diane Shaughnessy(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 by Carrie Finn(2007)Colorful illustrations enhance this simple discussion of how children should behave at school.

Manners at the Table by Carrie Finn(2007)Table manners for children are discussed in this colorful story.

Manners in Public by Carrie Finn(2007)Simple text enhanced by colorful illustrations discusses appropriate behavior in public.

Manners in the Library by Carrie Finn(2007)How to behave politely in a library is discussed.

Manners on the Playground by Carrie Finn(2007)Rules for proper behavior on the playground are discussed.

Manners on the Telephone by Carrie Finn(2007) Colorful illustrations and simple text explore telephone etiquette for children.

My Manners Matter: a First Look at Being Polite by Pat Thomas(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 by Karla Dougherty(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 by Nancy Holyoke(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 by Stuart Hample(2006)A comical, kid-friendly guide to avoiding naughty behavior.

Time to Say Please by Mo Willems(2005)

Words are not for Hurting by Elizabeth Verdick(2004)Encourages toddlers and preschoolers to express themselves using helpful, not hurtful, words. Includes a note for parents and caregivers on language development.