What is A Kids' Guide to Manners about?
A Kids' Guide to Manners is a nonfiction etiquette book for kids that teaches everyday manners through 50 short lessons. It covers how to act kindly and respectfully at home, with friends, at the table, online, at parties, and in other real-life situations.
Who wrote A Kids' Guide to Manners?
A Kids' Guide to Manners was written by Katherine Flannery. The book is also illustrated by Jane Sanders.
What does this book help kids learn?
This book helps kids learn practical manners they can use in daily life. It focuses on kindness, respect, responsibility, communication, table manners, technology etiquette, and how to handle tricky social situations.
How is A Kids' Guide to Manners organized?
The book is organized into seven main sections with 50 lessons. Topics include basic manners, making a good impression, dining, phones and online behavior, parties and sleepovers, and what to say or do in awkward situations.
Does the book explain why manners matter, or just list rules?
It explains why manners matter, not just what rules to follow. The book repeatedly connects manners to kindness, respect, confidence, friendship, and making life easier with other people.
What kinds of manners does the book cover?
It covers a wide range of everyday etiquette. That includes greetings, listening, introductions, eye contact, handshakes, table manners, texting, email, social media, gift giving, thank-you notes, sleepovers, dances, and conflict.
Does A Kids' Guide to Manners include online safety and phone etiquette?
Yes, it includes a full section on phones, devices, and technology. It covers texting, talking on the phone, email etiquette, social media behavior, privacy, friend requests, earphones, and basic online safety rules.
Does the book help with social skills and friendships?
Yes, the book directly addresses friendship and social behavior. It teaches kids how to greet people, make conversation, ask questions, listen well, handle gossip, and respond when someone is rude or disrespectful.
Is this book useful for teaching table manners?
Yes, table manners are a major part of the book. It covers waiting until everyone is served, napkin use, utensils, passing food, eating out, asking for another helping, and what to do if a child does not like the food.
Does A Kids' Guide to Manners include activities or examples?
Yes, the book uses stories, pop quizzes, quick tips, examples, and simple practice ideas. It also includes family-oriented activities and a final section with scripts for what to say and do in common situations.
Can kids use this book on their own?
Yes, older kids can read it on their own. The book also says younger children may benefit from going through it with a parent, grandparent, or teacher.
Do adults need to be involved with this book?
Sometimes, yes. The book includes a letter to grown-ups and suggests that adults can read it with younger children, model the behavior themselves, and try some of the family activities together.
Is A Kids' Guide to Manners better for younger kids or older kids?
The book is written to work for a range of kids rather than one narrow age. Younger children may need adult help, while older kids can likely read and apply the lessons more independently.
Is this book more like a storybook or a practical guide?
It is a practical guide. The book teaches manners through short lessons, examples, checklists, and situation-based advice rather than telling one continuous story.
Does the book cover difficult situations like bullying, gossip, or uncomfortable interactions?
Yes, it does. The book includes guidance on bullies, gossip, conflict, secrets, lying, and what to do when someone makes a child feel uncomfortable.
Will this book help if I want my child to be more polite in everyday situations?
Yes, that is exactly what the book is built for. It focuses on everyday situations kids actually face, such as speaking politely, visiting friends, using devices respectfully, writing thank-you notes, and behaving well in public.
