Social Manners

Meet Chick and Brain and their friend Spot. Chick likes to follow the rules, Brain might not be as smart as he looks, and Spot just wants to eat lunch. Simple, silly, and perfectly suited to its audience, this offbeat tale of Chick and Brain’s constant misunderstandings and miscommunications is a great primer for young kids just learning about please and thank you, proving, once again, that Newbery Honor winner Cece Bell is a master at meeting kids where they are - and leaving them in a fit of giggles!

Manche sagen: Wenn Mütter ihren Kindern antipatriarchales Wissen vermitteln würden, hätten wir schnell echte Gleichberechtigung. Dass es so einfach nicht ist, davon handelt dieser Essay. Denn während junge Frauen zunehmend feministisch denken, wenden sich junge Männer verstärkt rechtem und frauenfeindlichem Gedankengut zu. Misogyner Content ist überall, vor allem Jugendliche konsumieren ihn millionenfach. Was können wir dem in Familie und Gesellschaft entgegensetzen? Ist es wahr, dass Männer im Patriarchat nur Vorteile haben – oder zeigt ein genauerer Blick ein anderes Bild?

From Sulky Susan, whose face is one big frown, to the little boy who can't stop telling fibs, these mischief-makers are up to no good! Ranging from the light-hearted to the deliciously dark, these cautionary tales will delight and intrigue listeners as much today as they did when first published in the mid-20th century. This collection is inspired by Enid Blyton's A Book of Naughty Children, first published in 1944.

In The Tale of the Other Glove, Abigail embarks on a new adventure alongside her babysitter, Carol, and her best friend, Ben. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter an unhoused man at the bustling subway station, who takes something from Carol and refuses to return it. This encounter sparks a profound reflection within Abigail, challenging her perception of right and wrong. Guided by the wisdom of her loving mother, Abigail soon discovers that the notions of "right" and "wrong" are deeply intertwined with our own unique point of view.

In this heartwarming tale, young listeners embark on an adventure alongside Mia, an endearing character brimming with curiosity and respect. Through her journey, children discover the significance of personal space, consent, and the art of recognizing boundaries. With a delightful relatable scenarios, young minds will be enchanted as they accompany Mia on her voyage of discovery.

Celebrate everyday blessings, practice thankfulness, and observe the wonderful acts of service that keep us going each and every day. Eileen Spinelli, best-selling and award-winning children's author, charms with rhymes and whimsy in Thankful, perfect for any young listener and their family.

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.

My naughty little sister is the naughtiest little girl in the world... she's always having adventures! She wins a prize in the Fancy Dress parade, and she goes to the hairdresser with Bad Harry to watch him have his golden curls chopped off. But she's a very stubborn girl at the photographer's shop - she won't say cheese!

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.

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.

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.

“Honesty is the best policy.” That's Frank's motto. But Frank's overly frank comments tend to annoy his friends and teachers. Not even his own mother is all that fond of Frank's “tell all” attitude. So Frank turns to his grandpa for help. “Everyone is mad at me for being frank. I'm not sure honesty is the best policy anymore.” “That used to happen to me, too,” said Grandpa Ernest. A few outrageous hats, a spicy jar of relish, and some grandfatherly wisdom help Frank realize that truth is best served with more sugar and less pepper.

Oh! Oh, oh, oh! Look what Brain found. Chick and Spot say it is an egg. Brain says it is an eyeball. Is it an egg or an eyeball? The inimitable Cece Bell is back with a second hilarious primer on good manners gone awry and arguments run amok. This offbeat story by a master of the genre builds to an exhilaratingly absurd surprise ending.

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!

Founder of a global etiquette school and star of her own Netflix series, Mind Your Manners, Sara Jane Ho teaches listeners how to thrive socially in a variety of situations, in person and online. Structured around five main 'microcultures' – Friendship and Social Life, Family Ties, Career-ing, Dating & Relationships, Food & Travel – Mind Your Manners reveals the subtle differences in expectation within each, and how to read the situation you find yourself in with ease and confidence so that you may respond appropriately.

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!

Kelly Williams Brown, author of Easy Crafts for the Insane and the New York Times best-selling book Adulting, and Lizzie Post, co-president of The Emily Post Institute and author of Higher Etiquette, team up in this Audible Original for a hilarious romp through other people’s most embarrassing moments - plus a few of their own. Tapping into years’ worth of etiquette knowledge and experience, Kelly and Lizzie consider stories from friends, family, and strangers alike where things go hysterically wrong.

50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a young man’s guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy. He knows how to shake hands. He knows how to be a good sport. He knows how to give a genuine compliment and how to speak his mind without being offensive. His friends listen to what he has to say, and he returns the favor. He knows how to achieve the perfect knot in a necktie and, more important, he knows when he should be wearing a tie in the first place. Oh, and his favorite ball cap?

Being cooperative is working together with others for a common purpose. Families can work together to keep our living areas clean. Children can paint together to create a beautiful piece of art. What are some ways you can be cooperative?

Considerate people are caring and respectful of others. Showing good manners, sharing, and doing something special for someone else are all ways to be considerate. What are some ways you can be considerate?