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Manners and Behaviour

A selection of some of our favourite picture books that encourage sharing, kindness, and good manners for younger children.

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  • In this relatable and informative book, little citizens will learn about the importance of taking turns and how we can work together to achieve common goals.
    BookNew York, NY : PowerKids Press, 2023. — EASY 177 EMM 2023
  • Simple text and illustrations explain how to use manners.
    Board BookMinneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Pub., 2009. — BOARD BOOK
  • When etiquette coach Ms. Picklepop teeters off her stool and spills a bucket of paint, a creature emerges. Not a scary one, or an evil one, or anything of the sort. Instead, what comes alive is... BLURP! She'll have to carry on with her…
    BookNew York : Roaring Brook Press, 2022. — PIC Der
  • When Bear breaks a little girl's kite, she thinks he is a "HORRIBLE BEAR!"--until she makes a mistake of her own and learns the power of saying "I'm sorry."
    BookNew York ; Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 2016. — PIC Dyc
  • After Cow's bad mood spreads to the whole farm, Dog starts a new chain reaction by showing kindness.
    BookNew York : Philomel Books, 2020. — PIC Cot
  • When Sonny learns that the pink bunny he found while playing with his friends in the park belongs to Boo, he knows he should give it back, but will he? Also available in eBook format.
    BookNew York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2021. — PIC Har
  • Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you're sorry.
    BookSomerville, MA : Candlewick Press, [2021] — EASY 179.9 LAR 2021
  • When Potato hurt Flamingo's feelings a friend helps him realize the power of an apology.
    BookNew York : Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2021] — PIC Bla
  • A bird tries to keep his spot to himself, but discovers that the spot is very popular with the other animals.
    BookNew York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2014] — PIC Miy
  • A tiny insect king demands a rock with which to build his throne.
    BookNew York : Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2016] — PIC Miy
  • Two fuzzy animals have a silly argument about a chair that ends with a surprise.
    BookNew York, NY : Two Lions, 2015 — PIC Kan
  • Brothers Mikey and Brooks are constantly fighting over toys, making their mother confiscate the items.
    BookNew York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2017]. — PIC Kau
  • As the cold winter approaches, the grumpy hedgehog refuses to share his hedge with the garden animals looking for shelter, but he's about to learn a valuable lesson about helping others.
    BookToronto : Tundra Books, 2018. — PIC Ans
  • Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal the importance of sharing everything from blankets to toys, but never a sneeze or a frown.
    BookSimon & Schuster 2019 New York, NY : — PIC Whe
  • "'One mushroom for you and one mushroom for me," said bear. "And another mushroom for me. That's fair. I'm big, so I need to eat a lot." Weasel did not agree.
    BookWellington, New Zealand : Gecko Press, 2019. — PIC Muh
  • Friends Bear & Hare learn that sharing is better than being selfish
    BookNew York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2016. — PIC Gra
  • Llama Llama has new neighbors! Nelly Gnu and her mama stop by for a play date, but Llama's not so sure it's time to share all his toys.
    BookSolon, Ohio : Playaway Products, LLC, 2023 — PIC READALONG Dew
  • I Am Human

    a Book of Empathy

    Verde, Susan
    A child recognizes his own humanity, his capacity for doing harm and being harmed, his ability to feel joy and sadness, and his belief in hope and promise to keep learning.
    BookNew York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018. — PIC Ver
  • Illustrations and rhyming text describe acts of kindness and community.
    BookNew York : Godwin Books/Henry Holt and Company, 2019. — PIC Und
  • Plankton tries hard to get Mister Mussel to return a friendly greeting, but when Mussel finally opens his mouth the results are unfortunate for Plankton.
    BookNew York, NY : Scholastic Press, 2017. — PIC Fen