"Examines the rudeness that is all around us--where it comes from, how it affects us, and what we can do about it"--

We live in a world that{u2019}s very different from the one in which Emily Post came of age. Many of us who are nice (but who also sometimes say "f*ck") are frequently at a loss for guidelines about how to be a good person who deals effectively with the increasing onslaught of rudeness we all encounter. To lead us out of the miasma of modern mannerlessness, science-based and bitingly funny syndicated advice columnist Amy Alkon rips the doily off the...

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

Demonstrates ways of showing politeness, speaking kindly, using basic courtesies, and respecting the feelings of others. Includes role-playing activities.

Bear remembers to use his manners and say "thank you" as he makes a special card for his mother.

Penguins are always perfectly polite. But then Polly the not-so-polite penguin decides that being polite is boring! Uh oh! A laugh-out-loud story about the importance of manners!

The first-of-its-kind guide to personal and professional empowerment through civility and social skills by two White House Social Secretaries offers an important fundamental message. Everyone is important and everyone deserves to be treated well. Packed with intriguing behind-the-scenes anecdotes and sensible, easy-to-follow advice, Treating People Well explains how to develop confidence, be consistent, use humor, listen deliberately, radiate calm,...

When it comes to baseball and board games, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear make a great team! But the cubs best teamwork comes from playing "pretend" games like Robin Hood. The problem is they can never agree on their roles! Good thing Mama and Papa bear are there to teach them to take turns