Social Manners

Kaliyah takes her role as older sister very seriously because she loves her younger sister, Jazzy, more than anything in the world. Now that Jazzy is about to start school, Kaliyah realizes it is time to teach her about personal safety.

Having a pet dragon is very fun! You can train him to roll over, sit, and play. You can ask him to light your campfire on a camping trip. Or you can tell him to candle a birthday cake and many other cool things. But what if your dragon is always afraid to try new things? Whether it’s learning to swim, eating new food, talking to new friends, or trying to learn a new skill set, he always refuses and always says, “Tomorrow!” What do you do? You teach him to overcome his fears! You teach him to embrace change, get out of his comfort zone, see what he’s missing, and to have fun!

In this version of paying it forward, one good deed leads to another as people in a multicultural neighborhood, including a Jewish family, change the life of the community.

From the best-selling duo Jane O'Connor and Andrew Joyner comes a story about George, who is a very helpful boy. He feeds his dog, Pogo, and helps around the house. It's no surprise everyone's always saying, "Good job, George!" When his parents decide to paint a room in their house, he knows it is the perfect job for him. But the painting doesn't go as planned for George, when a very hungry Pogo has different plans.

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!

Nicky and Noni have gone to the beach for a holiday. They are so excited that they forget to be polite to the people they meet. But one day, someone teaches them an important lesson. Listen to find out what it is.

Gewalt, Unfälle, Sucht, Diskriminierung, Hate Speech und Extremismus – Männer dominieren die Statistiken des Abgrunds: Sie verursachen doppelt so viele Verkehrsunfälle, begehen mit Abstand die meisten Straftaten und belegen deshalb auch 94 Prozent der deutschen Gefängnisse. 75 Prozent der Alkoholtoten jedes Jahr sind männlich und mehr als 80 Prozent der häuslichen Gewalt geht von Männern aus.

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Adam Rex has created a funny and timely conversation starter about how dull life might become if everyone always agreed.

The Little Princess does not want to wash her hands. After all, she's already washed her hands so many times! She's washed her hands before eating and after going outside. She's washed her hands after sneezing and using the potty. Why should she wash her hands anymore? Well, because of germs and nasties, she's told, which are too small to even see! But if they get inside your body, they can make you ill. Not even a Princess wants to be in bed all day!

Sophie means to be a good little mouse, but she just can't resist testing the limits with her patient parents and grandmother. Eat supper? More fun to throw it on the floor. Fold the laundry? More fun to knock over the pile. Read with Grandma? More fun to steal her glasses. And then it’s time out for Sophie!

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!

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.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 1882) war einer der Begründer des Transzendentalismus. Der Philosoph begründete eine neue Denkrichtung der Philosophie. Er forderte den Menschen auf, im Einklang mit der Natur zu leben, und gilt als Mitbegründer der "New Thought"-Bewegung. Sein Essay "Manieren - Manners" ist ein Klassiker, der sich mit guter Lebensführung befasst.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here's another fabulous book from number-one New York Times best-seller Jamie Lee Curtis. This time she tackles self-control and manages to make it fun.