Read Them and Please: Books About Manners

Based on the characters created by Ludwig Bemelmans, the tradition continues in rhyming couplets that bring Madeline alive. Mademoiselle Manners knows just what to do and offers advice for every possible situation.

"Aliki makes manners accessible to children through colorful cartoon-style illustrations designed to teach some of the basics....Her lively primer sparkles with examples....There's plenty to learn, plenty to look at, and plenty to share in a cleverbook that demonstrates the importance of manners while it makes

Distressed over their daughter's lack of bad manners, Mother and Father Monster insist that Rosie Monster misbehave.

Inspired by an autobiographical book the award-winning author created when he was a small child, here is the vivid tale of young David.

"When Mama Bear's efforts to improve her family's manners are unsuccessful, she devises a Politeness Plan--a chart listing a chore as a penalty for each act of rudeness. Basic etiquette is presented in a practical way.