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Helpful Picture Books About Manners

Here are some of our favourite picture books about manners.

Burlington Public Library

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  • Mr. Panda has a plate of doughnuts to share, but most of the other animals forget to say "Please."
    Book2014. — E ANT
  • Mr. Panda has presents for all his animal friends, but many of the gifts are not quite right--but as little Lemur knows, it is the thought that counts.
    Book2017. — E ANT
  • As children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the benefits of friendship and good manners.
    BookNew York : HarperCollins, 1996. — E CAR
  • A sweet and thoughtful picture book about how one act of kindness can change the world.
    BookNew York : Philomel Books, 2020. — E COT
  • While Pete the Kitty is at a playdate with Grumpy Toad, his friend refuses to share his toys.
    BookE DEA
  • After disappointingly receiving a lemon tree from her grandma on her birthday, a young girl doesn't know what to do with it other than care for it and wait, but her patience eventually pays off.
    BookNew York : Sterling Children's Books, [2019] — E DEE
  • An eBook with fun stories centred around animals with attitude, exploring different emotions and why behaviour matters.
    eBookLondon : Franklin Watts, 2015. — OVERDRIVE
  • A naughty seed with a bad attitude, bad temper, and bad manners vows to change his life for the better, but his efforts are met with skepticism by his friends. Also available as an eBook.
    BookE JOH
  • Two fuzzy creatures both want to sit in the same comfy chair. The trouble is, they can't agree who it belongs to. They get madder and madder, until...
    BookNew York : Two Lions, [2015]. — E KAN
  • This humorous picture book gives young readers tips, tricks, do's, and don'ts for recognizing and delivering a heartfelt apology.
    BookSomerville, MA : Candlewick Press, [2021] — J 395.1 LAR
  • Gerald the elephant has a big decision to make, but will he make it in time?
    BookNew York : Hyperion Books for Children, c2011. — E WIL
  • In rhyming text, naughty dinosaurs learn the importance of having good manners.
    BookNew York : Blue Sky Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc., 2020. — E YOL