Being Polite

Saying hello and goodbye is one aspect of having good manners and showing respect for other people. It's especially important for people to say hello and goodbye if it's been said to them. We teach people to be polite, because we want them to understand that being rude is hurtful and disrespectful. This book explores situations, in which it is polite to say "Hello" and "Goodbye" and why greeting others is important. Colorful illustrations and manageable text make this book perfect for young readers and listeners alike.

Saying "Please" and "Thank you" is polite and it might be second nature to some people. However, we realize it's rude not to say these things in many situations. Saying them shows that a person is respectful. This book uses everyday situations depicted in colorful illustrations to show children, when saying "Please" and "Thank you" is appropriate. The manageable text makes reading and listening easy for young children.

Sharing is caring! Sharing is one way we can be kind and respectful to other people, and this is also an important part of being polite. Readers will see situations in which it is polite to share with others. Sharing with others is a good way to be selfless, which becomes more important as we get older. Bright and interesting illustrations of everyday situations catch the readers' eye and manageable text make it an enjoyable story for young listeners and readers alike.

Listening to others is an important part of being polite. Talking over people or interrupting them while they're talking is disrespectful and rude. Being a good listener shows people you care about what they have to say and that they can trust you as a confidant. This book shows children how to be good listeners and discusses why being a good listener is a way of being polite. Bright and imaginative illustrations and age-appropriate text will keep readers' attention.