Manners & Behavior Books for Ages 0–3

Explore our collection of children's books about manners & behavior recommended for kids ages 0–3.

1,594 books

How Do Dinosaurs...? #5

How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?

Jane Yolen

For the child who turns every meal into a messy adventure. This playful guide uses enormous dinosaurs to model proper ta

Ages 3–7

Manners

Manners at School

Carrie Finn

For the child preparing to enter a classroom, this guide uses real-life photos to show how simple acts of politeness mak

Ages 3–7

Mine, All Mine!

Claire Hawcock

For the child who struggles to share their favorite things. This interactive puppet book helps toddlers understand that

Ages 2–5

My First Graphic Novel

Rah-Rah Ruby!

Christianne C. Jones

For the child who hasn't quite mastered their 'inside voice' yet. Help your enthusiastic little one learn when to roar a

Ages 2–5

Say Please, Louise!

Phil Roxbee Cox

For the parent whose toddler is finding their voice and needs a gentle, rhythmic nudge toward using polite words. A play

Ages 2–6

Karen Katz Baby Books

Excuse Me!

Karen Katz

For toddlers learning how their actions affect others, this playful lift-the-flap book introduces essential manners like

Ages 0–3

Melvin Monkey

Melvin Monkey Says Please

Dee Smith

For the preschooler who is still learning that a kind word goes a long way when asking for what they want.

Ages 2–5

Engage Literacy

I Am Helping

Kelly Gaffney

For the preschooler who wants to be a 'big kid,' this photo-filled guide shows how small hands can help with chores, cle

Ages 2–5

I Am... (Sourcebooks)

I Am Tidy

Jen Porter

For the toddler who is learning that cleaning up can be a proud part of their day. This board book introduces the joy of

Ages 1–4

Rules of the Wild: An Unruly Book of Manners

Bridget Levin

For the child who finds manners a bit too stuffy, this playful comparison shows that while animals can be unruly, humans

Ages 3–7

The Potato

The Potato That Did Not Say Please

Elisa Anderson

For the little one who is still mastering their manners, this silly story explores why 'please' is more than just a word

Ages 2–5

Hello Genius

Little Tiger Picks Up

Michael Dahl

For the toddler who leaves a trail of toys behind. This gentle story models how picking up can be a simple, positive par

Ages 1–3

I Can Do It #2

Hallo! How Are You?

Shigeo Watanabe

For the toddler learning to navigate their first social world, this gentle story models how to say hello and greet other

Ages 1–4

Will Sheila Share?

Elivia Savadier

For the toddler who finds it difficult to part with their favorite things during playdates. This gentle story explores t

Ages 2–5

My First Padded Books

Good Habits and Manners

Wonder House Books

For the parent introducing the first building blocks of kindness and hygiene. This sturdy board book helps toddlers mast

Ages 1–4

I AM KIND

Josie Frid

For the parent helping a young child understand how small acts of compassion, like sharing or helping a friend, can make

Ages 2–5

The Curious Kid's Book About

Biting

Wendy Adams

For the child who uses their teeth to express big feelings. This gentle guide helps little ones understand that teeth ar

Ages 1–4

Big Kid Power #4

No More Tantrums

Maria van Lieshout

For the toddler working through big feelings, this gentle guide contrasts 'baby' tantrums with 'big kid' ways to ask for

Ages 1–3

Little Friends #1

Hello!

Lerryn Korda

For the toddler learning to navigate their first social world, this interactive lift-the-flap book makes practicing gree

Ages 0–3

Barney

What Would Barney Say?

Sheryl Leach

For the preschooler learning to navigate new social situations, Barney the Dinosaur models kind words and polite manners

Ages 2–5

Behavior SciAnts

It's OK to Lose!

Stephanie Chan

For the child who struggles with big feelings after a loss, this guide uses clear steps to help them practice good sport

Ages 3–8

The Thank You Picture Book

Maria Malone

For the parent introducing the magic of 'please' and 'thank you' through sweet everyday moments. This rhyming story mode

Ages 2–5

Rude Cakes

Rowboat Watkins

For the child who struggles with manners or the word 'no,' this quirky tale uses a cake to show how behavior affects oth

Ages 3–6

If I Were a Lion

Sarah Weeks

For the child sitting in a time-out who feels their punishment is unfair. This playful rhyming story helps kids navigate

Ages 3–7