Describes how a dinosaur eats, with no rude noises and while sitting very still.

Elliot, a very proper young man, feels a kinship with the penguins at the aquarium and wants to take one home with him.

Chester teaches his good friend Dudunya about napkins, "full-mouthed speaking accidents," and other important aspects of proper mealtime behavior.

A story about a rude cake who never says please or thank you or listens to its parents, and a Giant Cyclops who is polite.

In joyful art, David Ezra Stein uses monkeys, mice, snakes, cats, and many other animals to demonstrate the appeal of being nice to others, and to yourself.

Pigeon is very angry when the duckling gets a cookie just by asking politely.

Ralph Raccoon is too polite so his parents send him to Bandit School to learn to behave like a properly bad raccoon.

Characters discuss what they know about good manners and how they will have them someday, but for now they are "just kids."

From burping to breaking a sibling's toy, toddlers will love seeing these appealing babies in situations they know all about, and they'll have fun lifting the flaps to discover the right words to say, such as "I'm sorry", "Excuse me", and "Thank you."

Bored with city life and the proper behavior it requires, Mr. Tiger has a wild idea that leads him to discover his true nature.