Modern Manners for Kids is a fun, easygoing book packed with short stories, playful poems, and simple ideas kids can try at home to bring kindness and respect into their everyday lives.

Whether it’s learning to say please and thank you, figuring out how to share with others, or being a good friend on the playground, this book helps kids understand why modern manners matter—without sounding like a rule book. Each story shares an important lesson, and the poems and activities make it fun to practice at home with family and friends.

Inside, you’ll find relatable situations kids face every day, like using manners at a restaurant, taking turns, and balancing screen time with family time. There’s even a story about littering that encourages kids to care for the world around them!

Perfect for ages 3-10, Modern Manners for Kids is great for families looking for kindness and manner books for kids that are fun, lighthearted, and practical.

What’s inside:

Short stories with positive messages and morals
Fun poems that make important ideas stick
Easy ideas to try at home
Encouragement for kids to be kind, polite, and confident

Topics include:

Saying Please & Thank You
Helping Without Being Asked
Restaurant Manners
Cleaning Up After Yourself
Telling the Truth
Patience & Listening Skills
Manners at the Playground
Being Considerate of Others’ Schedules
Taking Turns & Including Others’ Ideas
Greeting Guests Politely
Apologizing & Forgiving
Sharing With Siblings
Letting Go of What We Can’t Control
Speaking Kindly
Showing Appreciation for Family
Giving Compliments
Balancing Technology & Family Time
Overcoming Whining
The Magic of Eye Contact
A Story About Littering
First Day of School & Making New Friends