Emily's Everyday Manners

by Peggy Post, Cindy Post Senning, Steve Björkman (Illustrator)

Join Emily and her best friend, Ethan, as they show you that good manners aren't just for special occasions; they are for every day. This charming picture book from the most trusted name in etiquette introduces kids to five magic words that make everyone happy, gives tips on mastering good table manners, and offers good advice on how to make and keep friends. Manners have never been more fun and easy to learn.

Ages:4–7

Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Peggy Post, Emily Post’s great-granddaughter-in-law, is a director of The Emily Post Institute and the author of more than twelve etiquette books. In March, 2011, Peggy began a new question and answer column with the New York Times called The Well-Mannered Wedding. The column aims to address modern day wedding conundrums and provide advice for the soon-to-be-wed.

Currently, Peggy is actively involved in the launch of Emily Post Wedding, a new line of wedding invitations produced by M. Middleton and licensed by The Emily Post Institute. Peggy has worked with M. Middleton on the development of the two collections, Grace and Style, and is now making public appearances at national and regional retailer events to promote the wedding invitation offering.

Peggy writes a monthly column in Good Housekeeping magazine. She is also a contributing editor for AARP, The Magazine. Peggy conducts lectures and seminars for businesses and community groups across the country. Peggy’s vibrant personality and media savvy have led companies to request her services for spokesperson campaigns. In this role she has worked with clients like MasterCard, Yahoo!, American Express, Florida Citrus, Merci Chocolates, Tassimo Hot Beverage System, Georgia-Pacific, and SBC Communications.

Peggy began her career as an international flight attendant for Pan American World Airways. She then taught seventh grade English and history in New York City before entering the business world, developing a 30-year career in management, consulting and sales. Born in Washington, DC, she was raised in Maryland and New Orleans and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from LSU. Peggy and her husband, Allen, live in south Florida, and she has two stepsons, Casey and Jeep.

Reviews

[Andrea Jeter]

Text-to- teaching connection

After reading this book we would discuss good and bad manners. I would divide the children up in two different groups. One group would be bad manners and the other group will be good manners. As a group they would come up with ways to show good or bad manners depending on their group. After giving them a chance discuss among the group we will act out good and bad manners. After that will would come back to the carpet and discuss why it is always important to show good manners and how bad manners are not good for others or yourself.

[Fourth Grade · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the book Emily's everyday manners I recommend 1st graders through 3rd graders. I think only 1st though 3rd graders because 4th graders have more responsibility. 4th graders have been in more things that resolve responsibility and I rate this book a 5 star because I think that a a lot of people need manners even grown ups.You can learn how to be a better friend.

[Jessica Gerlacher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an incredible book for kids. Emily and Ethan are friends that go through everyday activities together and they talk about the manners they should have in various situations. The book has both funny and informative moments. In some corners of the pages the book includes do's and don'ts of mannerisms. They're many fonts and colors used that make the book appealing to younger children, such as early elementary aged kids. Parents and teachers can use this book as a teaching tool for children while teaching proper etiquette. Overall this book has a lot of valuable lessons that kids can benefit from.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This could come off as over-the-top, or it could really engage the kids. I believe it's all about how the reader presents it. I, personally, as going to read the main narraion and skip all the dialogue. instead I'm going to try and engage my preschoolers and see if I can get them to answer the questions and offer appropriate dialogue instead of letting the reading get bogged down with too much text.

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute book what a great topic

[Libby]

As a 4-5 year old child becomes continues to develop and become more independent from their parents and caregivers, the social development of a child can be addressed in Emily Post Emily’s Everyday Manners. Appropriate for a 4-5 year old child, positive reinforcement for behavior can be imparted upon the child with the shared reading of a story such as this. In addition to addressing the social development of a child, the child’s practice of reading and talking about this story with a caregiver works to deepen comprehension of known vocabulary and concepts while also introducing the child to new vocabulary. As a shared reading experience, the child can strengthen their vocabulary, narrative as well as their print motivation skills.

[Deanna Sutter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved it! Children being polite! One of my biggest complaints about children's books is how children talk to each other. My children are far from perfect, but I have zero tolerance for being impolite to others. I liked that even when the kids weren't polite they recognized they had made a mistake and still kept trying.

Some may view this book as unrealistic...

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would recommend this to parents looking for ways to teach their children about manners, respect, honesty and consideration. I especially like the note to parents in the back of the book and the part about modeling good behavior is just as important as telling children what is expected.

[Jeffrey Ellsworth]

I didn't like this book. I thought it was too preachy to children on how to have manners. The book just talked about how these 2 children had good manners because they did this and that in different situations.

[Uli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I get this one from time to time just for a refresher!

[Jenelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not too bad considering what's out there.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the book and the lessons really stuck with my kids. (Not that they follow them) but they remembered the book which is important! Very simple but cute.