courtesy

Penguin learns to use good manners when asking for something.

As mouse rushes home to dinner, he apologizes for tracking mud everywhere he goes.

Learning to speak in a polite manner can be tough. Sometimes, people receive gifts they don t like, don t want to help out at home, or are just in a hurry! Readers learn that politeness is easy to spread with just a few simple words please and thank you. Taking the time to thank someone lets him or her know they are appreciated. Saying please shows a similar respect. Easy-to-read language aids beginning readers navigating both text and good manners for the first time.

Simple text helps children learn the importance of being polite.

Presents a series of scenes that teach the reader the correct uses of courteous phrases such as "thank you," "sorry," and "goodbye.".

Learning remorse at wrongdoing is tough, especially for children. However, having a few little words to help show that remorse can really speed the process of making up for saying mean things, not sharing, or being rude. Readers see the many situations in which the words (3z(BI’m sorry(3y (Bshould be used, including scenarios they may encounter in school or at home. Understandable language helps introduce this important concept and explains how much better everyone feels when an apology is given.

Contains a collection of articles that off various viewpoints on issues related to the topic of whether society is becoming less civil.

Three brief stories demonstrate the importance of being polite and using "please" when asking for help.