The Bad Good Manners Book

A parent might reach for this book when formal lessons about manners feel too preachy and a dose of humor is needed. "The Bad Good Manners Book" is a brilliant and silly antidote to stuffy etiquette guides. Through laugh-out-loud rhymes and chaotic illustrations, it presents a series of outrageous "bad" behaviors, like picking your nose or eating like a pig, and contrasts them with simple, sensible "good" manners. It playfully touches on empathy and social awareness without ever feeling like a lecture. This book is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary kids who resist rules, as it invites them to laugh at the taboo behaviors first, making them more receptive to the gentle lesson. It's an excellent tool for starting conversations about why we have social rules, framing them not as a burden but as a way to be kind and considerate to others, all while having a fantastically funny time.