16 Manners Books That Subdued the Rude

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  In the final edition from the well-loved series by Mo Willems, Elephant and Piggie remember their manners and say thank you to all of the many characters who were in the series. I like that Piggie thanked them for specific reasons from their roles in the books. Last but far from the least, the reader is thanked for their devotion to the series.

Kelly R:  Little ones love Karen Katz' adorable picture books, and this manners book for toddlers proves that it's never too early to learn. The book introduces the use of "please," "thank you," "excuse me," and "I'm sorry" through interactive flaps illustrating simple situations that are familiar to kids and spark good conversations about proper behavior. Much easier to develop politeness when starting from the very beginning!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  Bear is curious and shy and likes to stare, but the other animals don't appreciate being under his watchful eye. He learns a tip from a frog that saves the day and helps him learn how to make friends and stop staring. This cute manners book will teach kids to be curious in other ways, such as smiling and being friendly, asking questions and creating conversation.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  A family of otters moves in near a rabbit who teaches the cardinal rule of treating "otters" the way you want to be treated. This is a good book about manners such as friendliness, kindness, politeness, gratitude and consideration, with easy to understand examples. The story also touches on being cooperative, following the rules, being honest, sharing and never bullying.

Shila:  This funny book about manners takes a creative approach to teaching children about interrupting through the perspective of a lovable boy named Louis that has a "volcano" in him. The book's tone offers empathy to kids - like a volcano's eruption, words can be hard to control!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  Brother and Sister Bear have forgotten their manners and Mama Bear creates a plan to get them back on track. This book scores big in teaching kids the importance of having good manners in a fun and friendly way that only the Berenstain Bears can do. It teaches politeness, appreciation, being kind to others and always doing the right thing.

Vanessa M.:  Leave it to the Dutchess of York to teach your little one about proper etiquette! This sweet book, written by Sarah Ferguson, follows Ruby as she is invited to go to tea with the Queen. In preparation for the fancy event, Ruby's family and friends give her gentle reminders about how to behave.

Alexandra F.:  For almost a hundred years the Post family has been teaching us about proper etiquette, and with this picture book Peggy Post and Cindy Post Senning make these principles accessible to kids. Emily and her friend Ethan take us through their day, showing us how they use good manners in all situations they encounter with their families, friends, at school, even on special occasions. The lively, colorful illustrations are a wonderful complement to the story and my kids loved the dialogue between characters, giving concrete examples of etiquette dos and don'ts.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  This book helped improve my kids' table manners after one read. Clever prose and rhyming sentences teach about using silverware, chewing with your mouth closed, not having electronics at the table, thanking the cook and much more.

Kristy Pepping:  If you have kids, you know how embarrassing "give me" can be! Teaching good manners and respect at an early age is important. This book is about four children. They go around and learn it's important to always say please and thank you. Plus, the book comes with reward stickers for good behavior at home!

Juan L.:  A fun stylized drawing style with limited text makes this a great visual manners book for kids, showing why manners are important in all types of situations: at home with family, in the classroom with teachers, and on the playground with friends.

Jennie Utsinger:  This cute manners book is a lesson in "please" and "thank you" for little kids. A little princess is constantly reminded to say "please" and learns the importance of being polite.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  A little boy with a loud mouth gets in plenty of trouble, and the entire town regularly asks him to hush. But when a twister appears out of the blue, Holler yells so loudly to make it go away that he saves the town. He then learns to be quiet at the right times!

Erika Zuckero:  A great way to teach Please and Thank You using beloved Disney character, Stitch.

Kelly R:  This adorable board book for babies and toddlers introduces kids to just how important "please" can be! Little penguin learns to include "please" with his requests instead of issuing demands. Check out the whole Hello Genius series for more children's books about manners, social skills and self care.