Best Books on Manners
Discover the definitive guides to etiquette and good manners, as gathered from leading book blogs. Each book is ranked by its frequency of recommendation across articles.
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Discover the value of the Golden Rule with "Do Unto Otters." Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are otters, but he doesn't know anything about them. Will they get along? Follow Mr. Owl's advice: treat them the same way you'd like to be treated. Author Laurie Keller showcases how to be a good friend and neighbor in her smart, playful style. This book is a 2008 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year and has Common Core connections.
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Susan J. FowlerEmily's Everyday Manners is a charming picture book that introduces kids to important social skills that go beyond special occasions. The book covers five magic words that make everyone happy, tips on mastering good table manners, and how to make and keep friends. Perfect for ages 4-7, this book makes learning manners fun and easy.
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A charming children's book with a thought-provoking message - what would happen if everyone did the same thing as you? With humorous mixed media illustrations, this book explores the impact of our actions and the importance of following rules to make the world a better place. A fun and engaging read for young readers.
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Teach your little ones the ABCs of polite behavior with this gentle and funny book. Watch them recognize familiar situations like burping or breaking a sibling's toy, and learn the proper response to each scenario. A must-have for any parent trying to instill good manners in their children.
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This etiquette guidebook by a world-renowned expert and her granddaughter provides tips on modern-day manners for professionals seeking success and confidence in business and social settings. Covering essential dos and don'ts, such as acing job interviews and practicing proper table manners, this book provides timeless advice with a 21st-century twist. With witty commentary from Liv Tyler, this guide is a must-have for anyone looking to polish their skills and become a leader.
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Teach your kids good manners with a hilarious yet practical approach. Follow Mama Bear as she creates a Politeness Plan with chores as penalties for rudeness. This book presents basic etiquette in a fun and engaging way with humor and relatable illustrations.
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"Help Your Kids Express Themselves Without Interrupting with 'My Mouth Is A Volcano'" - This heartwarming children's book follows Louis, whose thoughts are so important to him that he often interrupts others. But with a witty technique, Louis learns to control his thoughts and words, waiting for the right time to express himself. Through Louis' perspective, parents and teachers can teach kids the importance of listening and respecting others in a fun and engaging way.
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"Clifford's Manners" is a charming and interactive book that teaches children the importance of good manners through the beloved character of Clifford the Big Red Dog. Follow along as Emily Elizabeth teaches Clifford to say "please" and "thank you," follow rules, and share with friends. This delightful story reminds readers that being kind and considerate is always the way to go. Plus, with a full page of stickers, learning good manners has never been so fun!
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Learn valuable manners in this charming book! Join Madeline and her friends as they explore the importance of being polite and kind to others. Through charming illustrations and humorous verse, this book introduces basic manners such as saying please and thank you, sharing, and cleaning up. Perfect for Madeline fans of all ages!
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Manners by Aliki
Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf by Judy Sierra by Judy Sierra
Llama Llama Time to Share by Anna Dewdney
Connoisseur Kids by Jennifer L. Scott
Manners Can Be Fun by Munro Leaf
Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You Book by Richard Scarry
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? by Jane Yolen
What Do You Say, Dear? A Book of Manners for All Occasions by Sesyle Joslin
Modern Etiquette Made Easy by Myka Meier
Miss Manners' Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior by Judith Martin
A Kids' Guide to Manners by Katherine Flannery
Dude, That's Rude! by Pamela Espeland
Tiffany's Table Manners for Teenagers by Walter Hoving
Table Talk by Julia Cook
Mr. Boddington's Etiquette by Mr. Boddington's Studio
The Bear Who Stared by Duncan Beedie
Time to Say "Please"! by Mo Willems
Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition by Lizzie Post, Daniel Post Senning
May I Please Have a Cookie? by Jennifer E. Morris
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, 2nd edition by Henry M. Iii Robert
George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation by George Washington
Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th Edition by Peggy Post
Cookies Board Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
How to Apologize by David LaRochelle
Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice by Julia Cook
How to Behave and Why by Munro Leaf
Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette by Anna Post, Lizzie Post
Teach Your Dragon Manners by Steve Herman
Business Etiquette Made Easy by Myka Meier
Manners Timeby Verdick, Elizabeth[Boardbook] by Elizabeth Verdick
A Smart Girl's Guide by Nancy Holyoke
Manners Begin at Breakfast by Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece
50 Essential Etiquette Lessons by Katherine Flannery
Be Polite and Kind by Cheri J. Meiners
It's Mine! by Leo Lionni
Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim
We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
Manners Mash-Up by Tedd Arnold
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
The Thank You Book by Mo Willems
Tea for Ruby by Sarah Ferguson the Duchess of York
Sorry, I Forgot to Ask! by Julia Cook, Kelsey de Weerd
I Never Thought of It That Way by Mónica Guzmán
Guac Is Extra But So Am I by Sarah Solomon
Please! Thank You! by Parragon Books
Modern Manners by The Gentlewoman
Please, Mr. Panda by Steve Antony
The Charleston Academy of Domestic Pursuits by Suzanne Pollak, Lee Manigault
I Want My Dinner! by Tony Ross
Modern Etiquette for a Better Life by Diane Gottsman
Rude Cakes by Rowboat Watkins
Essential Manners for Men by Peter Post
Holler Loudly by Cynthia Leitich Smith
The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Behavior by Laura Hetherington, Rebecca Pry