{"id":1967,"date":"2019-03-25T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T13:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/?p=1967"},"modified":"2021-10-01T02:48:18","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T06:48:18","slug":"manners-books-for-kids-and-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/manners-books-for-kids-and-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"Dude, That\u2019s Rude!<\/i>
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There\u2019s an old song that goes, \u201cI\u2019m old-fashioned, and I don\u2019t mind it.\u201d I\u2019m proudly old-fashioned when it comes to manners. My daughter is required to write thank you notes (despite her grandmother\u2019s assurance that she doesn\u2019t need to). We don\u2019t start eating dinner until everyone has been served. We wait for people to exit the elevator or the subway car before boarding.<\/p>\n

Sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle, especially when you live in go-go, get-ahead Gotham.<\/p>\n

So what\u2019s a well-mannered, well-meaning mom or dad to do? Turn to a book, of course. Here are a few of our family\u2019s favorite manners books.<\/p>\n

no no 9780448425856 Excuse Me!: A Little Book of Manners<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/290285\/excuse-me-a-little-book-of-manners-by-karen-katz-illustrated-by-karen-katz\/ by Karen Katz <\/p>\n

Toddlers will love lifting the flaps of this bright and colorful picture book that reiterates key phrases like \u201cExcuse me!\u201d and \u201cI\u2019m sorry!\u201d Particularly great for younger siblings who must learn from the get-go how to play well and share with others, this read deserves to be a staple in every little reader\u2019s home library.
\nGreat for: Readers ages 2\u20135<\/i><\/p>\n

9781101939734 Margaret Wise Brown\u2019s Manners<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/533572\/margaret-wise-browns-manners-by-margaret-wise-brown-illustrated-by-nicola-slater\/ by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Nicola Slater <\/p>\n

Sometimes, it\u2019s easiest to understand ideal behavior by seeing it side-by-side with not-so-ideal behavior. That\u2019s how Margaret Wise Brown \u2014 yes, the author of Goodnight Moon!<\/i> \u2014 approaches everyday niceties in her charming guide to manners. From public scenarios like waiting in line and attending a party to oft-forgot-but-highly-important reminders like how to treat animals, this easily digestible book covers multiple bases.
\nGreat for: Readers ages 2\u20135<\/i><\/p>\n

9780064431125 What Do You Say, Dear?<\/i> http:\/\/www.harpercollins.com\/9780064431125\/what-do-you-say-dear by Sesyle Joslin, illustrated by Maurice Sendak <\/p>\n

If I had to choose one manners book to take with me on a desert island, it would be What Do You Say, Dear?<\/i> The perfect pairing of Sesyle Joslin\u2019s deadpan descriptions of absurd situations with Maurice Sendak\u2019s spot-on illustrations entertains and teaches young readers without ever being preachy. And doesn\u2019t everyone need to know what to say when you bump into a crocodile on a crowded city street?
\nGreat for: Readers ages 3\u20135<\/i><\/p>\n

9780670035052 Madeline Says Merci<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/291891\/madeline-says-merci-by-john-bemelmans-marciano\/ by John Bemelmans Marciano <\/p>\n

Told through catchy verse they\u2019ll remember and classic Madeline illustrations they\u2019ll adore, everyone\u2019s favorite Parisian-boarding-school student demonstrates how to say s\u2019il vous pla\u00eet<\/i> and merci<\/i>, among other manner essentials. With help from Miss Clavel, the other eleven schoolgirls, and even wily Pepito, Madeline learns how to always be polite through her actions \u2014 like sharing and cleaning up \u2014 but most importantly by being kind.
\nGreat for: Readers ages 3\u20137<\/i><\/p>\n

9781101932506 Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur: A First Book of Manners<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/202302\/suppose-you-meet-a-dinosaur-a-first-book-of-manners-by-judy-sierra-illustrated-by-tim-bowers\/ by Judy Sierra <\/p>\n

Suppose you meet a dinosaur in a grocery store \u2014 and not just any dinosaur, but a bespectacled Tyrannosaurus Rex! Fortunately, the dinosaur of Judy Sierra\u2019s rib-tickling picture book is sweet as can be, but there are countless opportunities to use good manners in a grocery store (like when you knock over a display of produce, for instance). A helpful and enchanting read, this one will have your child eager to get to the market.
\nGreat for: Readers ages 3\u20137<\/i><\/p>\n

9780394826813 Richard Scarry\u2019s Please and Thank You Book<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/161422\/richard-scarrys-please-and-thank-you-book-by-written-and-illustrated-by-richard-scarry\/ by Richard Scarry <\/p>\n

It turns out there really is a Richard Scarry book for everything. Your child will love to see their favorite characters \u2014 Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Hilda Hippo, and more \u2014 navigate familiar settings and situations with the very best intentions. Good manners are crucial for safety, too (particularly in Gotham-esque areas), which Scarry pays heed to in this Busy World addition.
\nGreat for: Readers ages 3\u20137<\/i><\/p>\n

9780375847585 The Please and Thank You Book<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/77557\/the-please-and-thank-you-book-by-barbara-shook-hazen-illustrated-by-emilie-chollat\/ by Barbara Shook Hazen, illustrated by Emilie Chollat <\/p>\n

From Golden Book<\/i> editor Barbara Shook Hazen comes this rhyme-tastic, animal-themed Little Golden Book<\/a><\/i> that will have young readers giggling and rhyming along. From bears who care to share to Wanda the Warthog who leaves a trail everywhere, there\u2019s never a dull (or unteachable) moment. It\u2019s also an important reminder that none of us are exempt from being polite \u2014 even Wanda.
\nGreat for: Readers ages 4\u20138<\/i><\/p>\n

9780789310613 Manners Can Be Fun<\/i> http:\/\/www.rizzoliusa.com\/book.php?isbn=9780789310613 by Munro Leaf <\/p>\n

Did you know that Munro Leaf, author of the kid lit classic, Ferdinand<\/i><\/a>, wrote a series of books about behavior, manners, and grammar? I didn\u2019t until my mother-in-law gave my daughter this delightful book. (Is it impolite to mention that this is the same<\/i> grandmother who said that my daughter did not have to write her a thank you note?) This entertaining guide manages to be both instructive and enjoyable thanks to Leaf\u2019s light touch and charming illustrations.
\nGreat for: Readers ages 4\u20138<\/i><\/p>\n

9780399552359 Goldilocks for Dinner<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/537169\/goldilocks-for-dinner-by-susan-montanari-illustrated-by-jake-parker\/ by Susan Montanari, illustrated by Jake Parker <\/p>\n

That\u2019s right: if you don\u2019t have good manners, you might get stewed for dinner! At least, that\u2019s Goblin and Troll\u2019s plan as they make their way into town. Children are just downright rude<\/i>, and Goblin and Troll are going to find the rudest one of all. This irreverent spin on the classic fairy tale borrows familiar faces from the tales your kids know best for a rollicking good time.
\nGreat for: Readers ages 4\u20138<\/i><\/p>\n

9781575422336 Dude, That\u2019s Rude!<\/i> http:\/\/www.freespirit.com\/character-development\/dude-thats-rude-get-some-manners-pamela-espeland-elizabeth-verdick\/ by Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick, illustrated by Steve Mark <\/p>\n

I must confess that I am not a fan of the expression, \u201cdude,\u201d but then again, I am an old fuddy duddy who\u2019s writing a piece about etiquette books. Authors Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick take on the considerable challenge of teaching manners to tweens to great success. They use humor and cartoons to teach kids the basics of polite behavior in a range of situations \u2014 from answering the phone to shopping in the mall to going to a restaurant.
\nGreat for: Readers ages 8\u201313<\/i><\/p>\n

9780394828770 Tiffany\u2019s Table Manners for Teenagers<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/83358\/tiffanys-table-manners-for-teenagers-by-walter-hoving-illustrated-by-joe-eula-with-an-introduction-by-john-hoving\/ by Walter Hoving, illustrated by Joe Eula <\/p>\n

I have loved this book since my favorite aunt gave it to me when I turned thirteen. Its Tiffany blue cover is the perfect hook for young ladies of a certain age. The former chairman of Tiffany’s of New York delivers advice in a charming style, offering step-by-step introduction to all the basics from the moment the meal begins to the time it ends.
\nGreat for: Readers ages 13+<\/i><\/p>\n

9780307888259 365 Manners Kids Should Know<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/44696\/365-manners-kids-should-know-by-sheryl-eberly-with-caroline-eberly\/ by Sheryl Eberly <\/p>\n

Perfect for the parent who likes to incorporate a little play into life lessons, Sheryl Eberly\u2019s 365 Manners Kids Should Know<\/i> breaks down essential guidance into daily tips and also offers activities and games that families can do together to hone their manners. Updated with 21st-century considerations like \u201cnetiquette\u201d for social media, this helpful guidebook also recommends what ages to introduce each topic.
\nGreat for: Readers of all ages<\/i><\/p>\n

*Trivia Time<\/strong>: If you\u2019re curious about the origins of the expression, \u201cMind your Ps and Qs,\u201d check out this article<\/a> from the Oxford Dictionaries blog.<\/p>\n

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