Social Manners

So when the pencil sharpener refuses to work, it makes Grumpy Ninja lose control of BIG emotions. Until one day, a friend shares how a little rest, relaxation, and a simple change of mindset can change anyone's mood and perspective, even when things go wrong. Find out what happens in this comedic book about how rest, relaxation, and a little gratitude might change your perspective.

Max is having trouble taking care of his library books, and Zoe is ready to help him. She explains that folding the pages into dog ears is not good book manners. Max needs to find a way to show the librarian that he has learned his lesson and will take better care of the books.

This delightful audiobook - one of Amazon's 2019 Holiday Gift Picks and Most Anticipated Books - is designed to start conversations with kids about generosity. In the tradition of Goodnight Gorilla, the words are intentionally spare. The audiobook is meant to be listened to interactively, with adults posing questions so kids can guess what's happening (and why). Praised by both parents and teachers for sparking imagination and eliciting discussion, the story can be interpreted differently in every family, by every child, and reinterpreted many times over.

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!

Come along with Quiet Ninja on a journey to discover your Ninja Toes and Ninja Voice! Find out what happens in this comedic book about using calming tones in quiet settings. Life is hard! And it's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. The new children's book series, Ninja Life Hacks, was developed to help children learn valuable life skills. Fun, pint-size characters in comedic books easy enough for young listeners, yet witty enough for adults.

Can a unicorn really help me make better choices? Yes, I have a unicorn for a pet. She’s my best friend. We do many cool things together - eating breakfast, racing across the meadow, sliding down the rainbow, and a lot more. But recently, I’ve been upset because everything I did seemed to be awful. Starting with my little brother to my dad to my friends at school. There was always a good reason for what I did, but it seemed I always made big mistakes, and it was always my fault. Life is so unfair. And I didn’t know what to do.

Having a pet dragon is very fun! He can sit, roll over, and play. He can light up a candle in the birthday cake, make a campfire, and do so many other cool things...But what if your dragon is having problems with personal hygiene? You explain to him why he should cover his cough, use a tissues, wash his hands, brush his teeth, and not to share his germs! You help him understand why his friends are avoiding him because of his bad hygiene! You teach him why it’s important to have good personal hygiene, socially and emotionally!

Tell the truth. Say please and thank you. Do your chores. These are just a few ways to show and build good character. In these inspiring and engaging titles, young listeners will learn more about positive character traits and how to implement them in their daily lives.

Tell the truth. Say please and thank you. Do your chores. These are just a few ways to show and build good character. In these inspiring and engaging titles, young listeners will learn more about positive character traits and how to implement them in their daily lives.

Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He doesn't like hello hugs or goodbye hugs, game-winning home run hugs or dropped ice cream cone hugs, and he definitely doesn't like birthday hugs. He'd much rather give a high five—or a low five, a side five, a double five, or a spinny five. Yup, some people love hugs; other people don't. So how can you tell if someone likes hugs or not? There's only one way to find out: Ask! Because everybody gets to decide for themselves whether they want a hug or not.

Vivienne is a messy girl, but it doesn't seem to bother her. But when Vivienne loses her favorite necklace, she must evaluate her messy ways and do the unthinkable. Vivienne must finally clean her room!

Coach Jones is deciding who will start in tomorrow's volleyball game. Carlos is helping keep track of points and fouls. If Carlos' friend Kate gets one more foul, she won't be starting. When Coach can't see if Kate fouled, it is up to Carlos to make the call.

Doodlebug and Dandelion are excited to have their annual Pinkley Night! Every year, all the Pinkleys get together to celebrate the holiday season. To celebrate this gathering, Dandelion organizes a talent show, but her cousin Punky keeps interrupting everyone. It’s time she teaches him a lesson!

Let us introduce you to the remarkable Squickerwonkers - a band of colorful marionettes, and stars of the fabulous Squickershow - and to Selma of the Rin-Run Royals - a clever little girl with a naughtiness lurking just beneath the surface. One day Selma stumbles upon this troupe of puppet-scoundrels and endures a cheeky test of character that leads to an unpleasant lesson; one The Squickerwonkers are only too happy to oblige in orchestrating. In this, the prequel to the multi-book Squickerwonkers series, Selma’s curiosity and the Squickerwonkers’ vices set the stage for a wonderful cautionary tale that will captivate old and young alike.

Poor Jacob Two-Two. Not only must he say everything twice just to be heard over his four brothers and sisters, but he finds himself the prisoner of the dreaded Hooded Fang. What had he done to deserve such a punishment? The worst crime of all - insulting a grown-up! Although he's small, Jacob is not helpless, especially when The Infamous Two come to his aid.

Having a pet dragon is very fun! But what if he is jealous because he thinks Dad loves you more? What if he is envious of his friend's new toys? What if he is sad and grumpy when his friends get to ride a roller coaster? What if he doesn't know how to handle the feelings of envy and jealousy? What should you do? You teach him about jealousy and envy and how to overcome them! You explain what jealousy and envy are and help him replace them with positive feelings and behaviors. How do you do that? Get this book now and learn how!

Ringo is a very good racoon, with a very bad habit. Ringo the raccoon is a nose picker! Like every good parent of a nose picker, Ringo’s mama wants to help. After several attempts, Ringo and Mama come up with a motivating plan. Once Ringo finds something he likes better than boogers it becomes easy for him to quit picking!

Having a pet dragon is so much fun. You can teach him to sit, roll over, and play. You can teach him to make friends, control his anger, overcome his anxiety, show respect, and much more.

Rebecca Solnit ist eine der wichtigsten feministischen Denkerinnen unserer Zeit. Ihr Essay "Wenn Männer mir die Welt erklären" hat weltweit für Furore gesorgt: Scharfsinnig analysiert Solnit männliche Arroganz, die die Kommunikation zwischen Männern und Frauen erschwert. Voller Biss, Komik und stilistischer Eleganz widmet sie sich in ihren Essays dem augenblicklichen Zustand der Geschlechterverhältnisse. Ein Mann, der mit seinem Wissen prahlt, in der Annahme, dass seine Gesprächspartnerin ohnehin keine Ahnung hat - jede Frau hat diese Situation schon einmal erlebt.

Clark the Shark lives life loud - except when it comes to girls! It's Anna Angelfish's birthday and Clark wants to find the perfect present for her to show her how he feels. But when he tries to make a big impression with his usual zip, bang, and BOOM, things don't go quite as planned. With help from his best friend Joey Mackerel, Clark the Shark learns that when it comes to showing that you care, something thoughtful and small could be the best of all.