Social Manners

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!

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.

Punk the Skunk liked to tease. Normally, his teasing was harmless. But what happens when teasing goes too far? For a child, recognizing mistakes can be difficult. Saying I'm sorry can be even harder. Help your child learn this valuable social skill with Punk the Skunk. Parents, counselors, and teachers love that the valuable life lessons in this book are taught in such a fun way that kids won’t even realize they’re learning.

Michelle, age eight, has cerebral palsy and lives at an all-girls orphanage. She is often openly mocked by the other girls because of her need to use a walker for mobility. One day, she spends her hard-earned change for a toy stuffed panda at the local Salvation Army store. When opportunity strikes for the orphanage girls to compete, in manners and deportment, for the privilege of tea with the queen of England, Michelle's enchanted panda comes to life - her world will never be the same!

Enjoy introducing the foundations for being polite and sharing positive habits with others. We are building caring families and helping children learn about their feelings, emotions, culture, and identity.

Spilly Willy provides the comical characteristics of kids spilling a lot of things in their life, especially secrets. Everyone listening to the book gets to loudly shout "Willy" throughout the book, creating a fun environment. The book reminds us that kids spill, and when we train kids in life, we learn to train them how to handle things in life and no matter what, they will be loved. Kids grow up to be adults and helping them learn how to handle life, especially in what they say, is important.

Daddy Possum “cussed” a lot. He cares about his kids and family very much, but he “cusses” while working on cars, doing yardwork, and even at network newscasters. He’s a cranky Possum-dad and Mommy Possum must explain to her little possums that just because dad says potty words doesn’t mean they can too. He doesn’t stop, even when Mommy Possum asks him.

Knucklehead Fred is a whimsical, rhyming story about a fun-loving, energetic boy named Fred. His parents just can’t figure out how to make him sit still and listen! But when Fred finds himself in need of a favor, Mom and Dad use it as a perfect opportunity to teach him a thing or two about responsibility.

Mr et Mme Douzevolt ont un fils qu'ils rêvent de voir devenir beau et intelligent. Mais Dédé ne fait que des bêtises. Le papa, bricoleur, a alors une idée de génie : il met au point une télécommande pour contrôler son fiston... Idée de génie, vraiment ? Pas sûr... et heureusement ! Lecture par l'auteur.

The other pigs are frustrated with Pete’s lack of involvement with the chores! Children identify with the procrastinating pig and engage with this story as they root for Pete! Adults love it as a way to show their children that you have to take care of your responsibilities first, instead of putting them off until later! Get it now and teach your child to the danger of procrastination in this part twp of the Pete the Pig Series!

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!

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.

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!