'George Washington's Rules of Civility' is a short list of 110 principles or maxims by which, supposedly, proper decent people must abide. While some of these maxims may seem dated others are still quite apt for today. A quick read, 'George Washington's Rules of Civility' is an insightful look at the manners and customs of an age gone by.

Describes how Tumford the cat tests the patience of his parents by making loud and rude noises that compel a lesson in manners before company arrives.

Mr. Panda has a plate of doughnuts to share, but most of the other animals forget to say "Please."

A simple guide to understanding and using basic manners.

A simple guide to understanding and using basic manners.

A simple guide to understanding and using basic manners.

A simple guide to understanding and using basic manners.

We know you shouldn't take your dragon to the library, but what about taking him out to dinner? After all, dragons need to eat too! But with firey breath, flapping wings, and pointy spikes, that might not be a good idea! Rhyming text and diverse characters bring the importance of dinner manners to a new level in this colorful picture book by Julie Gassman.

Most people would agree that thoughtful behavior and common decency are in short supply, or simply forgotten in hurried lives of emails, cellphones, and multi-tasking. In Choosing Civility, P. M. Forni identifies the twenty-five rules that are most essential in connecting effectively and happily with others. In clear, witty, and, well...civilized language, Forni covers topics that include: Think Twice Before Asking FavorsGive Constructive CriticismRefrain...

Text and illustrations featuring children and animals describe good manners on the telephone, during meals, at parties, and in other situations.