Manners For Children

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!

Nicky and Noni sometimes forget to be polite and respectful to people around them. But one day, while on a holiday, they learn a very important lesson. Listen to find out what it is.

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.

A Help Me Be Good Book About Being Messy explains the problems caused by messiness and teaches how to be neat.

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.

In Sam, Tam and the Mat, Sam enjoyed playing alone on the red mat with his blocks. Tam also enjoyed playing alone on the red mat with her horses. A conflict ensued when Tam pulled the mat out from under Sam in order to have it all to herself, and Sam followed suit.

Are you a good teammate? Do you try your best? Do you follow rules and play fair? Explore these and other ways to be a good sport with these fun books! Jordan practices losing graciously, whether she is competing in a footrace, playing tennis, or playing checkers.

The number one thing on Monte and Mabel’s Christmas wish list is the chance to hang out with Santa Claus. So when his sleigh breaks down in their yard as he’s finishing up his last delivery, they couldn’t be more delighted—Santa’s gonna stay with them while he waits for spare parts to be delivered! It’s a dream come true . . . or is it? It turns out Santa doesn’t have a lot of experience being a houseguest, and likes to rock out late at night and swigs spaghetti sauce from the jar.

In Freddy Frog: Freddy Leaves the Bog, follow the journey of a talkative frog as he ventures beyond his bog, encountering woodland friends, learning essential manners from a helpful deer, and nurturing dreams of becoming an explorer. This heartwarming children's book celebrates exploration, independence, and true friendships, inspiring young listeners to embrace curiosity, kindness, and the endless possibilities that await them.

Martha has a new favorite word. And that word is MINE! Martha has officially mastered apologizing. Unfortunately, she still has a lot to work on when it comes to sharing. And while she doesn't learn to love it, she does discover that having her toys to herself means having to play with them all by herself, too. Not so fun! This hilarious follow-up to Martha doesn't say sorry! shows readers that sharing isn't all that bad when you take it one (small) toy at a time - like Martha does. It gets easier every day. Well, almost every day.

What better way to fancy Mom up for her birthday than to treat her to a super-deluxe beauty day created by Fancy Nancy herself? It's a pampering paradise, and right in the backyard! With relaxing music, fragrant lotions, colorful nail polish, and foamy mousse, Nancy gives her mom a total makeover. She even treats her to sumptuous refreshments and special entertainment. But when the pampering suddenly goes too far, has Nancy ruined her mom's big day?

Suzy Kline’s zany Horrible Harry books continue to delight young readers. The 25th entry in the series finds Harry once again up to his ears in problems. Harry has an overdue library book and a classmate just won’t stop calling him names. He’s last in line to be the room 3B VIP and to top it all off, it’s cold and icy out, which means outdoor recess has been cancelled. If something doesn’t start going his way soon, Harry’s going to go cuckoo! But then hope arrives from an unexpected place.

In this story, bad behavior gets the best of the Bugville Critters. They forget their manners, do things they shouldn't, and get into trouble. It is up to a most unlikely bug to show them the right way to behave. The wonderfully crafted story is paired with playful examples that help children discover the world around them.

When Nancy is invited over to Bree's house for a special tea party, she has only one thing to say: oui! The girls enjoy a few charming cups of tea before a disaster occurs that sets the two at odds. Will Nancy and Bree be able to save their friendship.

"One-wish, two-wish, Jew-wish!" Gabriel's magic wand gets him into trouble around the house, until he learns that the greatest magician is a Mitzvah Magician, using his powers to do good deeds.

This skill book for ages five to 10 teaches a simple five-step process to help kids solve problems. Ideal for parents, teachers, and home-school courses. Children are given ample practice in helping others to solve problems and in solving their own.

Adorably clad in her pink dress and matching headband, Martha is ready to do just about anything - except say those three little words: I am sorry. But when this sweet but stubborn otter learns that niceties like cookies, piggyback rides, and hugs are for people who apologize our mischievous heroine learns the ultimately rewarding feeling that comes with saying she's sorry. Parents and kids alike will embrace the hilarious watercolor illustrations and the irreverent humor throughout in this pitch-perfect picture book that offers the gentlest of lessons.

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.

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Billy Field and Ant Turner are asked to keep a secret from Max Turner, Ant's sister, about her upcoming birthday present. What starts off as innocent fun ends up being nasty when Ant uses the secret to get his own back. When Billy accidentally damages his dad's new car, he makes a pact with Ant about keeping it a secret. This puts a burden on them both and nearly gets Eddy Jost into a lot of trouble. Does Max find out what her surprise birthday present is? Does Eddy get into more trouble? Will Billy own up? How does Ant cope with keeping secrets?