Manners For Children

The Grumpy old Troll was mean to his friend Mouse—and now he needs help from Dora and Boots for Mouse to forgive him. But what should he say? Join Dora the Explorer and Boots as they help the Troll, and learn all about manners along the way!

Are you ready for some delightfully dreadful tales? From cheeky pixies and naughty imps to hair-raisingly horrid children and tricks gone wrong, there is abundant mischief in these cautionary short stories by Enid Blyton. These traditional tales are ideal for listeners of all ages. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for listening at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.

Harriet Manners knows that a cat has 32 muscles in each ear, a “jiffy” lasts a hundredth of a second, and the average person laughs 15 times per day. She knows that bats always turn left when exiting a cave and that peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. But she doesn’t know why nobody at school seems to like her. So when Harriet is spotted by a top model agent, she grabs the chance to reinvent herself.

The fourth and final book in a steampunk YA adventure series from Orbit's New York Times best-selling author of the Parasol Protectorate series.When a dastardly Pickleman plot comes to fruition, only Sophronia can save her friends, her school and all of London...but at what cost? Our proper young heroine puts her training and skills to the test in this highly anticipated conclusion of the rousing, intriguing and always polished New York Times best-selling Finishing School series!

Should your baby sister play with your library book? Find out how good manners can help everyone enjoy library books.

All of us play a part in creating a great school community. Using good manners is one way we can make school a pleasant place. Waiting patiently in line, welcoming others to the table, and cleaning up are just a few good manners we can use in the lunchroom. How can you make your school lunchroom a better place?

Should you remove your shoes at the door? Find out how good manners make visiting a friend’s house fun for everyone.

Why should you chew with your mouth closed? Find out how good manners make mealtime nice for everyone.

Why do you have to whisper in the library? Find out how good manners make the library a pleasant place for everyone to visit.

Why do you have to take turns on the swings? Find out how good manners make the playground safe and fun for everyone.

What should you say when you answer the phone? Find out how good manners make the telephone a useful tool for everyone.

What should you say to the bus driver? Find out how good manners make bus rides pleasant for everyone.

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.

My naughty little sister is the naughtiest little girl in the world... she's always having adventures! She wins a prize in the Fancy Dress parade, and she goes to the hairdresser with Bad Harry to watch him have his golden curls chopped off. But she's a very stubborn girl at the photographer's shop - she won't say cheese!

All of us play a part in creating a great school community. Sharing, raising hands, and listening are just a few ways we can use good manners in school. Good manners make school a great place to be. How can YOU make your school a better place?

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.

Why do you have to wait in line? What should you say when the waiter brings your food? Find out how you can use good manners in public.

Who is using good manners in the classroom? Can you guess who is using bad manners? Take a peek at students during their day to see how they use good manners to be kind, and keep the classroom quiet and clean.

Why do good manners matter in the library? Can you guess who is using bad manners? Take a peek at children in a library to see how they use good manners to get their work done, be respectful, and take care of library materials.

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.