Social Manners

In Social, renowned psychologist Matthew Lieberman explores groundbreaking research in social neuroscience, revealing that our need to connect with other people is even more fundamental, more basic, than our need for food or shelter. Because of this, our brain uses its spare time to learn about the social world-other people and our relation to them.

The Grumpy old Troll was mean to his friend Mouse—and now he needs help from Dora and Boots for Mouse to forgive him. But what should he say? Join Dora the Explorer and Boots as they help the Troll, and learn all about manners along the way!

Founder of a global etiquette school and star of her own Netflix series Sara Jane Ho teaches readers how to thrive socially in a variety of situations, in person and online. Etiquette, Sara Jane says, is the glue that holds society together. Humans are social creatures, after all—we need...

This audiobook introduces young children to the basics of polite and respectful behaviour through simple language, cheerful illustrations, and easy-to-follow examples.

You think your social life could be better. You've felt shy as long as you can remember. Your conversations have more awkward moments than you'd like. Maybe you don't need a ton of friends, but you'd like to have some people to hang out with on occasion. You want to make changes, but you don't know where to start. Lots of people have been in your shoes, so you're hardly a lost cause, and it's never too late to turn things around. The Social Skills Guidebook gives you insights into your interpersonal struggles, and offers hands-on advice for developing and improving....

Who is using good manners on a field trip? Can you guess who is using bad manners? Take a peek at students on the bus and at the museum to see how they use good manners to take turns, listen, and stay safe.

Peter takes pride in being rude and gross. He doesn't think manners are important at all. But when his family starts to use bad manners, Peter gets a reality check.

Why should you chew with your mouth closed? Find out how good manners make mealtime nice for everyone.

Should your baby sister play with your library book? Find out how good manners can help everyone enjoy library books.

Why do you have to whisper in the library? Find out how good manners make the library a pleasant place for everyone to visit.

All of us play a part in creating a great school community. Using good manners is one way we can make school a pleasant place. Waiting patiently in line, welcoming others to the table, and cleaning up are just a few good manners we can use in the lunchroom. How can you make your school lunchroom a better place?

Why do you have to take turns on the swings? Find out how good manners make the playground safe and fun for everyone.

What should you say when you answer the phone? Find out how good manners make the telephone a useful tool for everyone.

What should you say to the bus driver? Find out how good manners make bus rides pleasant for everyone.

Should you remove your shoes at the door? Find out how good manners make visiting a friend’s house fun for everyone.

Sharing can be tough. Sometimes we’d rather keep things, including our thoughts or feelings, to ourselves. But a good friend is generous with others. You can share your toys, your time, and so much more.

Harriet Manners knows that a cat has 32 muscles in each ear, a “jiffy” lasts a hundredth of a second, and the average person laughs 15 times per day. She knows that bats always turn left when exiting a cave and that peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. But she doesn’t know why nobody at school seems to like her. So when Harriet is spotted by a top model agent, she grabs the chance to reinvent herself.

Tell the truth. Say please and thank you. Do your chores. These are just a few ways to show and build good character. In these inspiring and engaging titles, young listeners will learn more about positive character traits and how to implement them in their daily lives.

Penguin must learn to say please.

Hippo might bump and squish others as he makes his way through his day, but he always remembers to say, “Excuse me!” This audiobook in the Hello Genius series is perfect for teaching manners in fun and playful way.