Social Manners

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!

Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! Three toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get tired...and hot...and hungry.... They're grumpy! When they throw a total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down?

Nicky and Noni are sometimes careless about how they are with friends. But a new boy in school changes the way they think. Listen to find out what happens to them and how they make a new friend.

Nicky and Noni sometimes tell lies. But soon they realize that telling small lies can get them into very big trouble. Listen to find out what happens to them.

Nicky and Noni hate to share their things. They squabble and fight. But one day, they forget to take their bags to summer camp. How do they solve their problem and what do they learn? Listen to find out.

Nicky and Noni sometimes forget to be grateful for all that they have. But one day, they see someone who has much, much less. Listen to find out what happens next.

Las Temibles, Terribles, Horribles Histarias Para No Dormir Cuentos en los que la imaginación desbordada del autor lleva al extremo los problemas que tienen los niños en la vida diaria: la exclusión social, el miedo a lo desconocido y la falta de cooperación en las labores del hogar.

Pete the kitty is super excited to visit his friend Grumpy Toad's house for a playdate! Grumpy Toad has all the best toys: a truck, building blocks, and a superhero cape. Far out! It's going to be cat-tastic! But when Grumpy Toad refuses to share any of his cool toys with Pete, neither of them are having any fun. Will Grumpy Toad ever share his toys with his friend Pete?

What should you do if you accidentally break a vase? Should you tell an adult or pretend it wasn't you? Or what should you do if you see your friend throw a piece of trash on the ground? It's not always fun or easy to do the right thing. But when you take responsibility, you earn respect from others. This book offers examples of situations you might face at home or at school. It shows how you can make good decisions in each case. See how responsibility can go a long way!

Is it fair for another kid to keep a pen you lost, since he's the one who found it? And is it fair for your mom to say you can't watch TV after school? Sometimes life can seem pretty unfair! But if you learn the principles of fairness and try to stick to them, tricky situations like these can feel a little easier. This book offers examples of several difficult problems and examines how to deal with them fairly. See how a little fairness can go a long way!

Poor George is in trouble again. He's been called to the principal's office. But before the principal can tell him why he's there...he confesses. He was late to class, didn't finish his math assignment, spilled paint, and set a cage of mice loose. One mishap has led to another and now George is up to his ears in trouble - but it's not his fault! George has an excuse for everything, but as his bad choices catch up with him, George runs out of others to blame.

When facing down a bully, a trip to the dentist, or your mom's prune oatmeal, there's only one thing you can do - smile a lot! And you'll pull through! In this appealing offering from best-selling author Nancy Carlson, a determined little frog discovers that even when you don't want to, smiling can make any situation better.

Princess Cassandra is always throwing tantrums and making her poor maids pick up after her. She’s constantly being naughty and complaining more. It’s time that this spoiled princess understands that bad manners and tantrums are not the makings of royalty. But what can be done? The king has a plan.

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.

Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon, the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself? Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love. An author's note explains that "Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means "queen" in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean "Grandma".

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.

How can you get a unicorn for a pet? Are unicorns even real? Yes, they are. But, a unicorn is not the kind of pet that you can buy! To get a pet unicorn, first you have to believe unicorns are real, and then you have to find where they are. But, even after you find a unicorn, she will not just let you ride her, and she will not home with you. Why? Because unicorns do not like angry kids. I’ve been mad because I think people around me made me angry. When I found a unicorn, I thought she would make all my problems go away.

Max is a cute monkey who don't see anything wrong with tossing things at his friends. In fact, he enjoys it, but soon realizes that his friends are not as happy about it as he is. After being yelled at over and over, he goes and talks to Mr. Owl. What happens when the wise owl talks to him about his actions?

Bear didn't mean to break a little girl's kite, but she's upset anyway—upset enough to shout, "Horrible Bear!" Bear is indignant. He doesn't think he's horrible! Then Bear gets a truly Horrible Bear idea. What will he do next? As Bear prepares to live up to his formerly undeserved reputation, the girl makes a mistake of her own and realizes that maybe—just maybe—Bear isn't as horrible as she had thought.

Jake loved to eat fudge while he would stand around and judge. He did not understand why people would cry every time he walked by. But people do not like to be judged or nudged. He acts so fake. Why does no one like Jake?