Social Manners

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has gone away unexpectedly and left her niece, Missy Piggle-Wiggle, in charge of the Upside-Down House and the beloved animals who live there: Lester the pig, Wag the dog, and Penelope the parrot, among others. Families in town soon realize that like her great-aunt, Missy Piggle-Wiggle has inventive cures for all sorts of childhood (mis)behavior: The Whatever Cure and the Just-a-Minute Cure, for instance. What is a stressed out parent to do? Why, call Missy Piggle-Wiggle, of course!

The important topic of personal boundaries and respect are introduced to young listeners. Straightforward text and examples help listeners learn how to advocate for themselves and who to ask when they need help.

Hippo might bump and squish others as he makes his way through his day, but he always remembers to say, “Excuse me!” This audiobook in the Hello Genius series is perfect for teaching manners in fun and playful way.

Mouse is late for supper and must use his manners to get home.

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.

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.

When Little Bear has a big project, he needs lots of help from Mama Bear. He remembers to thank her all along the way, right up to a sweet surprise. Thank you for using your manners, Little Bear!

The choices you make matter! By being a good citizen, you choose not to be a bully. Learn about how you can be a good citizen.

The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen? Listeners of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness.

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?

This audiobook explains many different ways that children can be responsible and show responsibility.

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?

Being brave can be difficult, because it means facing your fears. For some people, being brave means facing their fear of flying. For other people, it means facing their fear of talking in front of a group of people. How can you face your fears and be brave?

Being honest with others is important, because when you are honest, people trust you. Sometimes telling a lie may seem like the easy thing to do, but it is never the right thing to do. What are some ways you can be honest?

Be a good citizen—it's a great way to be! In this endearing character education tale, listeners learn about the different things they can do every day to be a good citizen, including having manners, strong values, and helping local government.

Who is using good manners on a field trip? Can you guess who is using bad manners? Take a peek at students on the bus and at the museum to see how they use good manners to take turns, listen, and stay safe.

Who is using good manners on the playground? Can you guess who is using bad manners? Take a peek at students at recess to see how they use good manners to take turns, play fair, and share.

Sophronia continues her second year at finishing school in style - with a steel-bladed fan secreted in the folds of her ball gown, of course. Such a fashionable choice of weapon comes in handy when Sophronia, her best friend Dimity, sweet sootie Soap, and the charming Lord Felix Mersey stowaway on a train to return their classmate Sidheag to her werewolf pack in Scotland. No one suspected what - or who - they would find aboard that suspiciously empty train.

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? He knows when to wear it and when to leave it at home on his dresser.

No matter where you are in the world, noodles are bound to be a worthy meal choice. But be sure to remember your table manners! In this funny story, Pasta Polly explains the polite way to eat noodle dishes in Japan, China, Thailand, Italy, and America.