Social Manners

Dina learns the importance of looking after her shells and tidying up after she finishes with them.

Gentle mental reminders of what to be.

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.

“Honesty is the best policy.” That's Frank's motto. But Frank's overly frank comments tend to annoy his friends and teachers. Not even his own mother is all that fond of Frank's “tell all” attitude. So Frank turns to his grandpa for help. “Everyone is mad at me for being frank. I'm not sure honesty is the best policy anymore.” “That used to happen to me, too,” said Grandpa Ernest. A few outrageous hats, a spicy jar of relish, and some grandfatherly wisdom help Frank realize that truth is best served with more sugar and less pepper.

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.

Story about a cat with a positive and radiant personality. The other cats were negative and rude.

Tina the turtle loves getting tickled, but her mother is too busy to play. So, Tina sets out on a journey to find someone who loves tickling as much as she does. Along the way, she meets all sorts of sea creatures, each encounter teaching her valuable lessons about consent and safe touch.

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.

Casey the Polite Caterpillar is a delightful and captivating children's book that takes listeners on a magical journey through a vibrant garden. Join Casey, a special caterpillar with a heart full of kindness, as they navigate a world where manners and compassion reign supreme.

Möchtest du herausfinden, wie du deinen absoluten Traummann finden und behalten kannst? Möchtest du die Kunst des Flirtens erlernen? Bist du neugierig, wie du Männer, die dir gefallen, in deinen Bann ziehen kannst? Möchtest du aktiv werden und selbst bestimmen, mit welchem Mann du am liebsten deine Zeit verbringen möchtest? Wenn du auch nur eine dieser Fragen mit "Ja" beantworten kannst, dann hast du hiermit genau das richtige Buch erwischt!

Fish & Chips is a guide to English culture and behavior. It sets out to provide listeners with the tools and information they need to understand "Englishness" and successfully navigate the complex social landscape.

Andy and Susie are two lively kids, intent on having fun during their summer vacation from school. However, their hard-working mom is so busy with housework that she doesn't have time to spend with them when they ask. After repeatedly hearing, "Sorry, Not Now," the children become sad. But they soon realize they can free up their mom to have fun with them by being more helpful.

Mary was the beloved daughter of a sailor and his wife who lived on a hill close to the sea. She was called "Mistress Mary, quite contrary" because she was a contrary child who often did the exact opposite of what she was told. But her parents loved her and knew that she would someday grow out of this peevish behavior. One day her father and brothers set off on a long sea journey and she asked him when he would return. He replied that they would be away for the time that it took for a garden of cowslips, dingle bells, and cockle shells to sprout, grow, blossom, and wither and die away again.

Ringo is a very good racoon, with a very bad habit. Ringo the raccoon is a nose picker! Like every good parent of a nose picker, Ringo’s mama wants to help. After several attempts, Ringo and Mama come up with a motivating plan. Once Ringo finds something he likes better than boogers it becomes easy for him to quit picking!

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 so much fun. You can teach him to sit, roll over, and play! You can teach him to make friends, control his anger, overcome his anxiety, show respect, and much more!

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.

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!

A Box for Fox is a story about honesty. Tux and KaWally find a bunch of apples and have to make the decision to either keep them or return them to their rightful owner—even if the owner is the fox.

There’s so much to do before Shabbat starts! It’s time to get ready for Shabbat and this brother-sister team are more than eager to help. Once the sun starts to set and the Shabbat chores are finished, it’s time to set the table. The fresh challah begs to be nibbled and—oops—there goes the wine. All two-legged and four-legged friends are welcome for Shabbat dinner. As night descends on the city, the home is cozy and aglow with the special light of Shabbat.