What to do and what not to do when traveling almost anywhere- an entertainment for the armchair or the intrepid traveler Why shouldn't you offer to pay for your share of the meal in China? Or, use the thumbs-up sign to mean "that's excellent" in Sardinia? Because, of course, despite the ease with which we can now communicate with and visit one another, they still do things differently over there. In China your host will "lose face" if you don't...

Encourages toddlers and preschoolers to express themselves using helpful, not hurtful, words. Includes a note for parents and caregivers on language development.

Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette is the classic indispensable, comprehensive guide to creating the wedding of your dream, now in its sixth edition. Today's weddings are more complicated than ever, with new traditions replacing old, and new relationships to consider as family life grows more complex. Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette has everything a bride will ever need to know to have the perfect wedding. Anna Post guides brides and their friends and...

Describes how a dinosaur eats, with no rude noises and while sitting very still. How does a dinosaur eat all his food? Does he burp, does he belch, or make noises quite rude? Does he pick at his cereal, throw down his cup,hoping to make someone else

I'm a sour grape. I have a bunch of grudges against everyone I know. Grrrrrr! But maybe there's a sweeter way to roll? Find ouf if a sprinkling of gratitude and a hint of compassion will be enough to turn one sour grape from sour to sweet in the latest Food Group picture book, ripe with humor.

For the first time in its history, this American classic has been completely rewritten. Peggy Post gives us etiquette for today's times. Read by millions since the first edition was published in 1922, Emily Post-the most trusted name in etiquette-has always been there to help people navigate every conceivable social situation. The tradition continues with this 100 percent revised and updated edition, which covers the formal, the traditional, the contemporary,...

Discusses manners and gives examples of good manners and bad manners.

Mr. Panda has a plate of doughnuts to share, but most of the other animals forget to say "Please."

Mind your manners! Manners at School uses fun photographs and simple text to teach kids about everyday etiquette. From hallways to classrooms to field trips Manners at School has it covered. This title helps develop and reinforce language, reading skills, and proper behavior. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.