Thanks a Lot, Emily Post!

Reach for this book when the daily struggle over table manners and household rules has become a point of tension rather than teaching. It is perfect for those moments when you feel like your children are resisting every 'please' and 'thank you,' providing a much-needed comedic release for both parent and child. This story follows a family where the mother, inspired by the legendary Emily Post, tries to instill rigid etiquette in her household. The children, feeling the pressure, decide to follow the rules so perfectly and excessively that they turn the house upside down with their over-the-top politeness. It is a brilliant look at the absurdity of perfectionism and the importance of finding a middle ground in family life. For children ages 4 to 8, this book transforms a dry topic like manners into a hilarious game of wits. It acknowledges the frustration children feel when being constantly corrected, while also showing parents that sometimes, 'good enough' is better than 'proper.'