Books About Manners And Etiquette · 489 titles considered

The Best Manners And Etiquette Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about manners and etiquette? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure

By Ann M. Martin, Annie Parnell, Ben Hatke (Illustrator) · Missy Piggle-Wiggle series

Missy Piggle-Wiggle tackles childhood misbehavior with quirky cures in a magical house.

272 pages· 37,389 words· Est. 5 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 961 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

The Thank You Book

Piggie wants to thank everyone, but Gerald fears someone important will be forgotten.

64 pages· 335 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 6,851 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2005

Little Pea

A little pea refuses to eat sweets. Can he find a way to enjoy them?

28 pages
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,858 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2019

Kindness Rules!

Discover the magic of manners with an elephant's fun guide.

24 pages
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 293 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2008

The Nice Book

Discover playful animals teaching kindness and manners in delightful ways.

32 pages
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 422 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

How to Apologize

Discover the art of apology through humorous animal mishaps.

32 pages· 375 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,116 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013

Tea Rex

A guide to hosting a proper tea party.

40 pages· 259 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,323 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2022

The Thank You Book

By Danna Smith, Juliana Perdomo (Illustrator)

Discover the power of gratitude, from small gestures to big impacts.

24 pages
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 120 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2012

Oh No, George!

Can George resist temptation when left alone at home?

32 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,618 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1947

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

By Betty MacDonald, Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series

Children's quirks meet their match in Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's whimsical cures.

128 pages· 22,118 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 55,534 ratings
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Manners And Etiquette Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about manners and etiquette for the youngest readers and listeners.

Will Ladybug Hug?

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Will Ladybug's friends accept her farewell hugs before her trip?

If Everybody Did

Ages 2–5 · 1989

Discover the ripple effects of everyday actions.

Hands Are Not for Hitting

Ages 1–4 · 2002

Discover the power of kind hands and loving actions.

Just Say Please

Ages 2–8 · 1993

A critter learns the true meaning of good manners.

Voices Are Not for Yelling

Ages 1–4 · 2015

Help toddlers express feelings and learn social skills without tantrums.

Excuse Me!

Ages 0–3 · 2002

Discover the magic words toddlers need in everyday mishaps.

Cookies
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Cookies

Ages 2–6 · 2006

Discover life's lessons through the wisdom of cookies.

Words Are Not for Hurting / Las palabras no son para lastimar
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Words Are Not for Hurting / Las palabras no son para lastimar

Ages 1–4 · 2009

Toddlers learn to choose kind words and apologize for hurtful ones.

Richard Scarry's Polite Elephant

Ages 2–5 · 1963

Discover the joy of politeness with a charming elephant's adventures.

Harry's Lovely Spring Day

Ages 0–5 · 2018

A mouse learns how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

Manners Time
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Manners Time

Ages 1–3 · 2009

Discover the magic of polite words and smiles for lifelong social skills.

How Do Dinosaurs Go to Sleep?

Ages 0–4 · 2016

Dinosaurs resist bedtime with playful antics before finally settling down.

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Manners And Etiquette Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about manners and etiquette for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Maisy Goes to the Movies

Ages 2–5 · 2014

Friends experience the magic and challenges of their first movie theater visit.

Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

Ages 3–9 · 2016

Superheroes face bad days but find ways to stay calm and cope.

Perfectly Polite Penguins

Ages 4–7 · 2019

Polly Penguin disrupts politeness. Can she restore order?

What Happened to You?
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What Happened to You?

Ages 0–5 · 2021

A boy tired of questions about his leg just wants to play.

Boo Stew

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A girl's peculiar cooking might be the key to stopping the chaos in Toadsuck Swamp.

I Can't Believe You Said That!

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A young boy learns the power of thinking before speaking to avoid trouble at home and school.

When Charley Met Emma

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A young boy learns to appreciate and celebrate differences after meeting a girl with limb differences at the park.

No Roses for Harry!

Ages 4–8 · 1958

A dog tries everything to ditch an unwanted sweater.

Mr. Men 40th Anniversary Box Set

Ages 3–7 · 2011

Discover the whimsical world of Mr. Men, where each character's quirks lead to delightful adventures.

Harry and the Lady Next Door

Ages 4–8 · 1960

A dog tries to stop his neighbor from singing.

What Were You Thinking?
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What Were You Thinking?

Ages 4–8 · 2016

An impulsive third-grader learns to control his actions before they lead to trouble. Can he master the art of thinking before acting?

It's Okay to Make Mistakes

Ages 2–5 · 2014

Embrace mistakes and discover unexpected joys in life's happy accidents.

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Manners And Etiquette Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about manners and etiquette for developing and independent readers.

The Miss Nelson Collection

Ages 6–9 · 2009

A mysterious substitute transforms a chaotic classroom. Can the students uncover her secret?

Alice-Miranda in China

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A cultural exchange in Beijing leads to a circus sabotage mystery.

Little Book of Kindness

Ages 4–7 · 2020

Small acts of kindness ripple through lives, sparking change and connection.

Wilderness Days

Ages 8–12 · 2002

Abandoned on the frontier, can Jane survive and find love in a wild land?

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic

Ages 7–11 · 1949

A magical woman cures children's bad habits with whimsical solutions.

Almost There and Almost Not

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A girl meets a ghostly ancestor and finds unexpected friendship and belonging.

The English Understand Wool

2022

A 17-year-old faces high society's challenges and deceit in New York.

Curtsies & Conspiracies

Ages 12–18 · 2013

A young spy-in-training uncovers a deadly conspiracy threatening both supernaturals and humans.

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

Ages 8–12 · 2007

Magical cures tackle kids' bad habits while a surprise party brews.

Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris

Ages 8–12 · 2007

Ancient curses and secret societies threaten as chaos returns.

Pay Attention, Carter Jones

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A boy's life changes with the arrival of an unexpected butler.

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Won't-Walk-the-Dog Cure
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Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Won't-Walk-the-Dog Cure

Ages 8–11 · 2017

A storm damages Missy's magical house, but she must still cure children's misbehavior.

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