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Manners & Behavior Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Manners & Behavior Books for Ages 12–18

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

231 books

Cover of Guy Book: An Owner's Manual: Safety, Maintenance, and Operating Instructions for Teens, The

Guy Book: An Owner's Manual: Safety, Maintenance, and Operating Instructions for Teens, The

For the adolescent boy navigating the confusing physical and emotional changes of puberty with a need for honest, straig

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

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The Bastable Children #2

The Wouldbegoods

For the child who has the best intentions but somehow always ends up in trouble. A classic tale of siblings trying to be

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Finishing School

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Finishing School #2

Curtsies & Conspiracies

Gail Carriger

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

Ages 12–17

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An Old-Fashioned Girl

Louisa May Alcott

For the child who feels like an outsider because they don't follow the latest trends or have the flashiest gadgets.

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For the teenager navigating the complex social waters of friendship and the humbling realization that they don't always

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Paddington on Top

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

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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

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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 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

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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 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

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

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Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids #2

Ghostly Tales for Ghastly Kids

For the child who loves a spine-tingle with their punchline, these stories explore the spooky consequences of being lazy

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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

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The History of the Robins

For the child who is learning how to treat pets and wildlife with care. A foundational classic that uses a family of bir

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Klickitat Street

For the child who loves to be the center of attention and needs a gentle, humorous lesson on how their 'harmless' pranks

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

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For the child who wonders what it's like to be small again or has a younger sibling whose behavior is a total mystery.

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

Cover of Waistcoats & Weaponry

Finishing School #3

Waistcoats & Weaponry

For the teenager navigating the messy transition to adulthood while balancing social expectations, personal ethics, and

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What Katy Did #3

What Katy Did Next

For the child adjusting to a life-changing injury or illness. This Victorian classic follows a headstrong girl learning

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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm #1

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

Kate Douglas Wiggin

For the child feeling like a 'square peg' in a round hole, this classic explores finding your place while staying true t

Cover of The Virtue of Ardor

Epic Tales from Adventure Time #4

The Virtue of Ardor

T. T. MacDangereuse

For the child who feels overwhelmed by their own big passions or struggles against strict rules, this satirical tale exp