Manners Are Free written by M.B. Jones
Description: "M.B. Jones' children's book, Manners Are Free, highlights the basics of manners and common courtesy, but does so in a colorful way that appeals to children. She wrote the book to ensure her granddaughter would learn manners at an early age."
My Review: When I read the description of this book I knew it was one I wanted to read with my children. I don't think my kids have horrible manners, but there are many areas I think they could improve on. And as a parent sometimes I need a reminder on how to talk about using their manners with them. It's a book I enjoyed reading because of its natural rhythm. The author utilizes rhyming words and repetition throughout the story.
The story in Manners Are Free follows a grandmother's visit to her grandaughter and seven different situations where manners are discussed. Scenarios go from the dinner table to the playground. The illustrations are a good match to the story. I read the book with both of my children, but I have to say my 3 year-old daughter liked it best. She liked that it was a little girl in the story. I know she picked up on it because she's made a big deal about being excused from the dinner table since we read it.
I agree with the author that it's never too early to start teaching children manners and I would recommend Manners Are Free especially to families with younger children. I also think this is a nice book to read for grandparents to read with kids since that relationship is highlighted.
You can learn more about the book and purchase it from AuthorHouse or find it on Amazon.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book to review in exchange for an honest review. No further compensation was received. All opinions are 100% mine.
This book looks like a good starting point for parents. Thanks for the review. One of the best ways to teach manners is for parents to model them themselves.
ReplyDeleteI love this book and how it teaches how free things are the most important and best things in life. We tought our kids as babies how to sign please and thank you. Very important, especially when they are at another persons house! I think this book will really make all that sink in.
ReplyDeleteBooks are such awesome tools to help teach children things. This looks like something that will really help.
ReplyDeleteGloria Wilson
This looks great, I love that it's written for children because like the author said, it's never too early to start teaching manners!
ReplyDeleteSounds like something I should read with my daughter!
ReplyDeletei think this would be a great way to help teach my grandson,the reviews points to seven different scenarios in the work to help teach and learn
ReplyDeleteReally cute - I think this would be a great roleplaying book for my kids!
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea, my son would benefit from this book.
ReplyDeleteI could use it for my grandson,thank you
DeleteI know quite a few people that could benefit from a book like this not just kids lol
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Amy
I need to buy this for my sisters and brother as they start on their road to parenthood lol
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea. I remember a set my parents got me when I was a child, if I can remember right they were called the "help me be good" series.
ReplyDeleteNeed a book like this to read with my kiddos!
ReplyDeleteI know many adults who need to read this too.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy sharing books like this with my daughter. Life lessons taught in an entertaining manner are more effective than lectures.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter likes to re-read her favorite books. IMO, books such as these can not be read too often. Many,who should know better, could use a lesson and/or refresher course.
I would love this book because I have three little ones, and every bit of reinforcement helps.
ReplyDeleteAmy Desrosiers
Great idea! My sons are 3 and 5 so they are still young. My 41 year old hubby could use this! LOL
ReplyDeleteseyma_bennett@hotmail.com
Great review! I have been on the look out for a good manners book for my kids!
ReplyDeletethis is a great way to educate kids why we use manners and why it is important
ReplyDeletechristinejessamine at hotmail dot com
This is such a great idea. =) It's never to young to start teaching kids manners!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever name! This would be perfect for me to share with my granddaughter.
ReplyDeletesavewish@yahoo.com
This would be for my nieces!
ReplyDeletetheyyyguy@yahoo.com
This is a great way to teach kids about manners!
ReplyDeletemanners are important and this book would help teach them, love it!
ReplyDeletesusansmoaks at gmail dot com
Sounds like a good and useful book.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read this with my daughter. She could always use a good reminder on manners, and she loves to read at night. Often she talks about the book the next day again and again. In this age of entitlement, this is a wonderful book for all little kids!
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome, especially for first time parents! Love it
ReplyDeleteThis would be an awesome resource for teaching my two boys with autism....thanks for the hane!
ReplyDeleteMore people need this book. Manners are something far and between it seems any more. It's a sad thing. This book would help so many people. I am personally entering for this so my daughter can read it to my granddaughter so she can grow knowing that manners are important. =)
ReplyDeleteThis would be the perfect book so my daughter can read it to my granddaughter so she can can know the importance of using manners. Thank you for having a wonderful giveaway like this!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like something all kids can use. It will be a great jumping off point for more discussions.
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