Courtesy Bibliography

This list is part of the bibliography Social Skills: Books About Getting Along

Aliki. Manners. Discusses manners and gives examples of good manners and bad manners. J395 Al

Behrens, J. The Manners Book. Chris' bear Ned answers questions about the proper thing to do in a number of social situations. J395 Be

Buehner, C. I Did It, I'm Sorry. Animal characters encounter dilemmas involving such virtues as honesty, thoughtfulness, and trustworthiness. The reader is invited to select the appropriate behavior from a series of choices. Ej Bu

Buehner, C. It's a Spoon, Not a Shovel. Funny characters present a quiz about manners. J395 Bu

Cole, B. The Bad Good Manners Book. A lighthearted look at etiquette for the young. Ej 395 Co

Cuneo, Diane. Mary Louise Loses Her Manners. When Mary Louise starts saying things like "fleas" and "spank you" instead of "please" and "thank you," she realizes that she has lost her manners and goes in search of them. Ej Cu

Gretz, S. It's Your Turn, Roger. After a pig visits other families to find out who has to help with dinner, he realizes the value of taking his turn to set the dinner table. Ej Gr

Hazen, B. Hello Gnu, How Do You Do? Animal characters show the proper manners of behavior in such areas as visiting or giving a party, writing thank-you notes, and showing common courtesy at home, with friends, or at school. J395.12 Ha

Yee, W. Big Black Bear. A black bear with no manners comes to visit a little girl at home and makes a mess, but another visitor helps him see the error of his ways. Ej Ye

Compiled by Mary D'Eliso for MCPL Children's Services (1/01).
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