Manners by Aliki

Manners

Aliki

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 23, 1997

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring Manners.

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Who it’s for
Funny, child-friendly comics make everyday politeness easier to see—and practice.
Themes
Politeness and courtesy, Social skills, Considering others
Genres
Manners & Etiquette, Values & Virtues, Emotions

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About this book

“Manners are words and actions that show others you care,” best-selling author Aliki tells young readers in this classic etiquette primer. Aliki uses a child-friendly cartoon style to teach politeness, appropriate behavior, and courtesy. Short, funny comics explain why it is important to put the needs of others before your own—and how to do that!

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Complete with ideas for role-playing situations that build social skills, Manners is a handy guide for every home and every classroom. “There’s plenty to learn, plenty to look at, and plenty to share in a clever book that demonstrates the importance of manners while it makes learning them fun.”—Booklist

Courtesy in Comics

Funny, child-friendly comics make everyday politeness easier to see—and practice.

Come here for

  • Short scenes showing consideration in action.
  • Ideas for role-playing everyday situations.

Expect

  • A playful guide to courtesy and social skills.
  • A focus on putting others’ needs before your own.

Where it sits

Manners & Etiquette100%
Emotions49%
Values & Virtues46%

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Publisher categories

  • Kids Fashion
  • Books for Boys
  • Parents & Parenting
  • Girls & Young Women
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  • Growing Up (Adolescence)
  • Emotions
  • Friendship
  • Manners & Etiquette
Authors
Aliki
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 23, 1997
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Politeness and courtesy · Social skills · Considering others
Reading lane
Kids Fashion