Modern Manners for Kids: Short Stories about Kindness, Respect, & Integrity

Teaching manners doesn’t have to be boring! Modern Manners for Kids is a fun, easygoing book packed with short stories, playful poems, and simple ideas kids can try at home to bring kindness and respect into their everyday lives. Whether it’s learning to say please and thank you, figuring out how to share with others, or being a good friend on the playground, this book helps kids understand why modern manners matter–without sounding like a rule book. Each story shares an important lesson, and the poems and activities make it fun to practice at home with family and friends. Inside, you’ll find relatable situations kids face every day, like using manners at a restaurant, taking turns, and balancing screen time with family time. There’s even a story about littering that encourages kids to care for the world around them! Perfect for ages 3-10, Modern Manners for Kids is great for families looking for kindness and manner books for kids that are fun, lighthearted, and practical. What’s inside: Short stories with positive messages and morals Fun poems that make important ideas stick Easy ideas to try at home Encouragement for kids to be kind, polite, and confident Topics include: Saying Please & Thank You Helping Without Being Asked Restaurant Manners Cleaning Up After Yourself Telling the Truth Patience & Listening Skills Manners at the Playground Being Considerate of Others’ Schedules Taking Turns & Including Others’ Ideas Greeting Guests Politely Apologizing & Forgiving Sharing With Siblings Letting Go of What We Can’t Control Speaking Kindly Showing Appreciation for Family Giving Compliments Balancing Technology & Family Time Overcoming Whining The Magic of Eye Contact A Story About Littering First Day of School & Making New Friends