Manners For Children

Meet Sloppy Joe. When it comes to being messy, Sloppy Joe is a pro! He slurps, spills, slouches, talks with his mouth full, and never, ever tucks in his shirt. But being messy has its challenges. So Sloppy Joe sets out to become Neat Joe, only to learn that being messy is a part of who he is - and his family loves him for it!

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.

Who needs a treasure map when you have a pirate pig with a nose for gold? Stout Sam and his deckhand, Pip, find a pig washed up in a barrel on the beach. They want to keep her as a pet, but they soon realize Julie is no ordinary pig. She can sniff out treasure! What happens if Barracuda Bill, the greediest and meanest pirate who ever sailed the seas, hears about Julie's special talent?

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.

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!

What happens when a little rascal pushes mischief too far? He catches a case of the Rainbow Pox—a colorful, itchy reminder that actions have consequences! Meet Rainbow Bill: vase-breaker, veggie-thrower, and fibber. But when strange spots pop up—green for nose-picking, red for tantrums, white for lies—Bill realizes he’s coming down with something very odd. The diagnosis? Rainbow Pox!

Sunnyville is perfect. It twinkles with total loveliness. Until Rhino drops a toffee wrapper! 'What? It’s only one!' he says. Soon things are messier, noisier and a WHOLE LOT grumpier! Can anyone save the day? The perfect audiobook to teach kids that a little care from everyone makes a joyful world for all.

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.

Fourteen-year-old Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who hoped to become a concert pianist. But when Hitler's armies advanced on pre-war Vienna, Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. Able to secure passage for only one of their three daughters through the Kindertransport, they chose to send gifted Lisa to London for safety. As she yearned to be reunited with her family while she lived in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, Lisa's music became a beacon of hope.

In this all-new PC4Kiddos coda, Georgie and GiGi are back—this time as seven year olds in the second grade at OLQP Elementary School. With the help of Sister Elaine and Sister Mary Catherine, the kiddos help impart lessons in leadership on one of their errant classmates.

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.

Most often the way another child or adult responds to your child is determined by how your child behaves. Politeness brings out the best response in others. It makes the people the child is interacting with happy and, most importantly, it makes the child happy! Without a doubt, the best way to teach a child to be polite is by example. However, reading this book to your child will help him or her learn polite words and when and how to use them. As you read each page, you can talk about occasions and situations that the child has experienced, in which the child can use the polite words. With ...

Most often the way another child or adult responds to your child is determined by how your child behaves. Politeness brings out the best response in others. It makes the people the child is interacting with happy and, most importantly, it makes the child happy! Without a doubt, the best way to teach a child to be polite is by example. However, reading this book to your child will help him or her learn polite words and when and how to use them. As you read each page, you can talk about occasions and situations that the child has experienced, in which the child can use the polite words. With ...

This book will teach the child some valuable lessons about politeness. Polite behavior usually brings out the best in the persons your child interacts with and results in happiness all round. The child will absorb the lessons and values effortlessly and automatically. To help summarize the lessons, our little heroine, Rita, writes what she has learnt from each day’s experience in her diary. The bright, happy illustrations will keep the child interested throughout. In the books in this series, the child will experience the fun times that Rita and her friends have. They spend holidays ...

In the lively town of Spin City, John has everything—except the ability to be on time! When his best friend, Ben, starts feeling hurt by John's lateness, an important lesson unfolds.

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.

As a young girl cautiously approaches a castle full of soaring, roaring dragons, she worries about their wildness and their terribly sharp teeth. And indeed, the dragons are hungry and noisy, and they seem to be hovering closer and closer...until the girl notices that some of the beasts are wearing mismatched socks. And some are playing tambourines. And some prefer to color quietly in the corner. Could there be more to these dragons than the girl first realized?

Most often the way another child or adult responds to your child is determined by how your child behaves. Politeness brings out the best response in others. It makes the people the child is interacting with happy and, most importantly, it makes the child happy! Without a doubt, the best way to teach a child to be polite is by example. However, reading this book to your child will help him or her learn polite words and when and how to use them. As you read each page, you can talk about occasions and situations that the child has experienced, in which the child can use the polite words. With ...

Most often the way another child or adult responds to your child is determined by how your child behaves. Politeness brings out the best response in others. It makes the people the child is interacting with happy and, most importantly, it makes the child happy! Without a doubt, the best way to teach a child to be polite is by example. However, reading this book to your child will help him or her learn polite words and when and how to use them. As you read each page, you can talk about occasions and situations that the child has experienced, in which the child can use the polite words. With ...

Discover the magic of good manners with Sammy Squirrel, Betty Bee, and their animal pals in 'Polite Paws and Friendly Claws.' These whimsical tales for ages 2-8 teach valuable lessons about saying 'please,' 'thank you,' and more, all wrapped in funny and heartwarming stories. Perfect for parents to listen with little ones, this charming book is a celebration of kindness and courtesy in a delightful meadow filled with furry and feathered friends.