Social Manners

Young children will learn an important and valuable lesson about sharing through this wonderfully fun book written by NFL star Terrell Owens. Little T is a boy who doesn't want to share his new football; he is afraid that his friends might mess it up. When he tries to play by himself, however, he realizes that football isn't any fun alone. Thanks to his mother's good advice, he wins back his friends, and learns the virtue of sharing and the importance of being fair.

In Norton Juster’s brilliant sequel to Caldecott winner The Hello, Goodbye Window, Nanna and Poppy never quite know who will show up for a visit - Sourpuss or Sweetie Pie. In a heartbeat, their precious granddaughter can change from a pure joy to a real grouch. One moment she’s kind and cooperative, and the next she’s stubborn and mean. And when she lies down to sleep as Sweetie Pie, her grandparents wonder what she’ll be like when she wakes up. But Nanna and Poppy will love her, no matter what.

Dynomike has too many shoes - shoes upon shoes - so many that he doesn't know which pair to choose. Realizing that life would be easier with fewer pairs to dig through, he decides to simplify, realizing in the process that getting rid of what he doesn't need can be fun and help others.

Meet Sloppy Joe. When it comes to being messy, Sloppy Joe is a pro! He slurps, spills, slouches, talks with his mouth full, and never, ever tucks in his shirt. But being messy has its challenges. So Sloppy Joe sets out to become Neat Joe, only to learn that being messy is a part of who he is - and his family loves him for it!

These mischievous dinosaurs show that burping, spilling, playing with one's food and outright refusing to eat are not the best ways to enjoy a meal. An entertaining guide to table manners and a good reminder that positive and pleasant mealtime behavior gets the best results.

Jamaica is happy when the tiny hole in her brother's hand-me-down boots gets bigger because her mother will have to take her shopping for some new ones. She wants to buy the fuzzy pink ones her friend Brianna has, but Brianna might think she's copying her. She picks out a pair of fancy cowboy boots instead. When Brianna tells Jamaica that cowboy boots aren't "in", Jamaica tells Brianna that her boots are ugly. Now everyone's feelings are hurt.

This is a story from the Just So Stories collection.

I denne højtlæsningsbog om "Mageløse Magda" finder Magda på nye, spændende lege, som hendes babysitter, Nisse, skal være med i. Som altid stiller hun spørgsmål til de mærkelige regler og systemer, som de voksne har bestemt - og ender som regel med at få det sidste ord. Magdas mor siger, at Magda ikke selv kan finde ud af af klippe sit hår. Og far siger, at hun ikke kan klatre i prinsessekjole. Men Magda kan begge dele. Hun kan også lave fin mad af cornflakes og remoulade, hoppe i mors og Anders’ seng og læse godnathistorie helt uden at kigge på bogstaverne.

Für kleine Trotzköpfchen: Marvin sitzt immer gleich das kleine Wutmonster auf der Schulter, ganz gleich, ob Schwester Lara seine Kekse stibitzt oder sein blaues T-Shirt gerade in der Wäsche ist, wenn er es anziehen möchte. Piratenmaus Frida zeigt ihrem Freund, dem Wasserdrachen Paul Wüterich, wie man mit seiner Wut umgeht, und die Prinzessin von Bestimm lernt ihren Sturkopf zu beherrschen - und eine Freundin kennen.

We know you shouldn't take your dragon to the library, but what about taking him out to dinner? After all, dragons need to eat, too! But with fiery breath, flapping wings, and pointy spikes, that might not be a good idea! Rhyming text and diverse characters bring the importance of dinner manners to a new level in this charming story.

Have you ever thought about bringing your dragon to the library? Don't do it! You might have the best intentions, but that dragon will cause nothing but trouble. Using rhyming text and a diverse cast of characters, this charming story provides some important - and not so important - library etiquette in a very entertaining way.

Oh! Oh, oh, oh! Look what Brain found. Chick and Spot say it is an egg. Brain says it is an eyeball. Is it an egg or an eyeball? The inimitable Cece Bell is back with a second hilarious primer on good manners gone awry and arguments run amok. This offbeat story by a master of the genre builds to an exhilaratingly absurd surprise ending.

As a young girl cautiously approaches a castle full of soaring, roaring dragons, she worries about their wildness and their terribly sharp teeth. And indeed, the dragons are hungry and noisy, and they seem to be hovering closer and closer...until the girl notices that some of the beasts are wearing mismatched socks. And some are playing tambourines. And some prefer to color quietly in the corner. Could there be more to these dragons than the girl first realized?

Daniel likes to do things backward and upside down. He walks on his hands, walks backward, and eats cereal for dinner. His teacher reminds him that when he visits the prime minister's office, he must be on his best behavior. But when something unexpected happens, can Daniel resist his urge to do a headstand?

Using the internet can be an exciting adventure. But it is important to use it safely. How can you use computers responsibly? And how can you be a good digital citizen? Listen to this book to find out!

Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He doesn't like hello hugs or goodbye hugs, game-winning home run hugs or dropped ice cream cone hugs, and he definitely doesn't like birthday hugs. He'd much rather give a high five—or a low five, a side five, a double five, or a spinny five. Yup, some people love hugs; other people don't. So how can you tell if someone likes hugs or not? There's only one way to find out: Ask! Because everybody gets to decide for themselves whether they want a hug or not.

Sophie knows lots of words, but she doesn’t always use them. It’s more fun to speak in hyena talk or space language. “Use your words, Sophie!” urge her parents, but Sophie just won’t. But when her new baby sister arrives, Sophie is the only one who can find out what she really wants.

Nicky and Noni sometimes forget to be polite and respectful to people around them. But one day, while on a holiday, they learn a very important lesson. Listen to find out what it is.

New York Times best-selling author Nancy Krulik has written more than 150 books for young audiences. Even the most reluctant reader will be enthralled by Super Burp!, the tale of a class clown looking for a fresh angle. On his first day at a new school, George Brown tries to leave his goofball reputation behind him. But soon his body is overpowered by magical, loud-as-thunder burps that compel him to do crazy things.

Join Whiskerwinkle and friends in Whiskerwinkle's Halloween Trick-or-Treat, a delightful adventure filled with spooky fun, sweet treats, and festive excitement! Follow Whiskerwinkle as he dons his adorable costume and embarks on a magical journey through a whimsical neighborhood. Along the way, he meets friendly ghosts, mischievous pumpkins, and a host of delightful characters.