Be Polite and Kind

by Cheri J. Meiners, Meredith Johnson (Illustrator)

Overview

When children are kind, courteous, and respectful, people enjoy being around them and reciprocate with the same behavior.

This book helps kids understand the importance of showing politeness, speaking kindly, using basic courtesies ("please," "thank you," "excuse me"), and respecting the feelings of others. Scenarios and role-play activities help adults reinforce the book's lessons.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442057623
Publisher:	Baker & Taylor, CATS
Publication date:	06/01/2009
Series:	Learning to Get Along Series
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., has her master’s degree in elementary education and gifted education. A former first-grade teacher, she has taught education classes at Utah State University and has supervised student teachers.

Cheri and her husband, David, have six children and enjoy the lively company of their grandchildren. They live in St. George, Utah.

Meredith Johnson has worked for over twenty years as the art director at an advertising agency.

She is also the illustrator of over 120 children’s picture books, including Free Spirit’s popular Learning to Get Along® series.

Meredith lives with her family in La Cañada, California.

Editorial Reviews

PreS-K-These offerings introduce children to the language and behaviors of positive social interaction. Each book has scenarios displaying appropriate responses to difficult situations. Be Polite encourages the use of words that show thoughtfulness and respect for others when asking for help, receiving gifts, apologizing, acknowledging when a friend does a nice thing, and expressing feelings. Join in shows readers different ways to welcome others and play cooperatively. In both books, speech bubbles emphasize appropriate language. A diverse, multiethnic cast of children and adults fills the brightly colored cartoon illustrations. Questions, activities, and games for extension of the skills presented in the narratives are appended. Useful resources for parents, teachers, and counselors.-Mary Elam, Forman Elementary School, Plano, TX Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

"Fills a demand for simple, straightforward books promoting social skills and attitudes helpful to preschool and primary-grade children."

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