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How to behave politely in a library is discussed.

Describes how a dinosaur eats, with no rude noises and while sitting very still. How does a dinosaur eat all his food? Does he burp, does he belch, or make noises quite rude? Does he pick at his cereal, throw down his cup, hoping to make someone else pick it up? Just like kids, dinosaurs have a difficult time learning to behave at the table. However, with a little help from Mom and Dad, these young dinosaurs eat all before them with smiles and goodwill....

Good manners do matter, from the playground to the restaurant to every day at school. Learn which behaviors to use and which to avoid. Then see how these simple lessons are used in fun stories of etiquette in action, on the phone.

Describes how Tumford the cat tests the patience of his parents by making loud and rude noises that compel a lesson in manners before company arrives.

Good manners do matter, from the playground to the restaurant to every day at school. Learn which behaviors to use and which to avoid. Then see how these simple lessons are used in fun stories of etiquette in action, out in public.

Introduces readers to the concept of gratitude as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'thank you'" -- Publisher's website.

"Introduces readers to the concept of being polite as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'please'" -- Publisher's website.

Life is full of moments when you don't know how to act or how to handle yourself in front of other people. In these situations, etiquette is vital for keeping your sense of humor and your self-esteem intact. But etiquette is not a behavior that you should just turn on and off. This stuffy French word that translates into getting along with others allows you to put people at ease, make them feel good about a situation, and even improve your reputation....

"We all know bad manners when we see them," the author observes at the beginning of his new book. But what, he asks, do good manners look like in our day and age? When someone answers their cell phone in the middle of dining with you, or runs you off the sidewalk with their doublewide stroller, or you enter a post apocalyptic public restroom, the long-revered wisdom of Emily Post can seem downright prehistoric. Troubled by the absence of good manners...

"Introduces readers to the concept of asking permission as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'May I'" -- Publisher's website.