Manners & Behavior Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about manners & behavior recommended for kids ages 12–18.

251 books

Cover of The New Mother

For the child who needs a vivid, haunting reminder of why we cherish our parents, even when they set firm boundaries and

Cover of Pleasant Tales: To Improve The Mind And Correct The Morals Of Youth

Pleasant Tales: To Improve The Mind And Correct The Morals Of Youth

For the child exploring right from wrong, these vintage tales offer clear moral lessons on being kind, honest, and hardw

Cover of The Bucket List Guide to Life Skills

The Bucket List Guide #2

The Bucket List Guide to Life Skills

Stephanie True Peters

For the child eager to do things on their own, this visual guide helps middle grade readers master chores, social manner

Cover of Cautionary Tales for Children

Cautionary Tales for Children

For children who appreciate dark humor and irony, these witty poems serve as a playful antidote to heavy-handed moral le

Cover of Letters on the Most Common, As Well As Important, Occasions in Life, by Cicero, ... and Other Writers of Distinguished Merit; with Many Original Letters and Cards, by the Editor ... for the Use of Young Gentlemen and Ladies

Letters on the Most Common, As Well As Important, Occasions in Life, by Cicero, ... and Other Writers of Distinguished Merit; with Many Original Letters and Cards, by the Editor ... for the Use of Young Gentlemen and Ladies

For the young person learning to navigate social expectations and formal communication. This 18th-century guide teaches

Cover of Betty Cornell's Teen-Age Popularity Guide

Betty Cornell's Teen-Age Popularity Guide

For the teen or history buff curious about the social rules of the 1950s. This vintage guide explores mid-century standa

Cover of The Debutante

Kathyrn Williams

For the teenager struggling to find their footing after a family move. This story explores navigating high-society expec

Cover of The Mysterious Howling

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place #1

The Mysterious Howling

For children who feel like they don't quite fit in or are struggling to navigate new social rules. A witty tale about fi

Cover of A Very Naughty Girl

A Very Naughty Girl

For the child who struggles with rules and feels like an outsider, this classic story explores the journey from defiance

Cover of Curtsies & Conspiracies

Finishing School #2

Curtsies & Conspiracies

For the teen who loves sharp wit and clever heroines, this story explores finding your footing in a world of social rule

Cover of Put Your Best Foot Forward: A Young Dancer's Guide to Life

Put Your Best Foot Forward: A Young Dancer's Guide to Life

Suki Schorer, School of American Ballet

For the aspiring dancer who wants to carry the grace of the stage into every part of their life through discipline, pois

Cover of Paddington on Top

Paddington on Top

For the child navigating new environments and unexpected visitors, Paddington’s well-meaning antics show that mistakes c

Cover of Sketches from Nature, Intended for the Use of Young Persons

Sketches from Nature, Intended for the Use of Young Persons

For the child who asks deep questions about right and wrong while exploring the garden, this vintage collection uses the

Cover of Busted!

For the child who has made a big mistake and needs to figure out how to rebuild their parents' trust while facing the co

Cover of Felicia the Critic

Felicia the Critic

For the child who struggles to know when to speak their mind and when to stay quiet, Felicia's journey helps navigate th

Cover of Paddington at Large

Paddington Bear #5

Paddington at Large

For the child who occasionally finds themselves in a muddle despite their best intentions. This collection of mishaps ce

Cover of Keeping the Castle

Keeping the Castle

For the teen navigating the pressure of family expectations while trying to maintain their integrity and a sense of humo

Cover of How to Be Popular: Everything You Need to Know, and More!

How to Be Popular: Everything You Need to Know, and More!

Jennifer McKnight-Trontz

For the teen navigating social pressures who needs a laugh. This tongue-in-cheek guide uses vintage advice to show how m

Cover of Some Of Æsop's Fables

Some Of Æsop's Fables

For the child who is navigating tricky social dynamics and learning that choices have consequences. These timeless tales

Cover of Some of Aesop's Fables with Modern Instances

Some of Aesop's Fables with Modern Instances

For the child curious about why people act the way they do, these classic fables use animal tales to explain human behav

Cover of When Kids Drive Kids Crazy: How to Get Along with Your Friends and Enemies

When Kids Drive Kids Crazy: How to Get Along with Your Friends and Enemies

For the child struggling with playground politics, this guide explores the 'why' behind mean behavior and offers clear s

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Fact Finders: Media Literacy

Heather E. Schwartz, Frank W. Baker

For middle-grade students navigating the digital world, this guide provides clear tools to recognize, stop, and prevent

Cover of The Dark Days Deceit

The Dark Days Deceit

For the teen navigating the tension between family expectations and their own moral compass while facing high-stakes res

Cover of Pinocchio

For the child who struggles with impulse control or finding the courage to tell the truth. This artistic edition brings