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From learning the alphabet to getting dressed, find books to help your little ones prepare for school.

Finn's Little Fibs

Tom Percival - 2023

Finn has always loved going to stay with his grandma - until one day, he tells a little fib that gets out of control! This is a book about telling the truth. Be open, be honest, be you!

How Rude!

Clare Helen Welsh - 2023

A simple, yet hilarious, story about kindness, manners and friendship that gets more and more chaotic with every turn of the page!

How to Apologise

David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka - 2021

Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologise? For both listeners who are just learning and older readers who need a refresher, this book will come as a welcome reminder that even though apologising can be hard, it doesn't have to be complicated.

I Want My Dinner!

Tony Ross - 2018

The Little Princess wants her dinner! And her teddy, and her potty. Several tantrums later, she learns that good manners go a long way. But not everyone else is so polite - Beastie must also master 'please' and 'thank you' if the Little Princess is to give him his dinner back.

Meet the Penguins

Michael Brownlow - 2019

The penguins really want to make some new friends. But does anyone want to play? When two penguins arrive from a faraway place and want to make friends, the other animals do not want to play with them. If only they would give the penguins a chance, they might discover how wonderful they really are!

Mind Your Manners

Nicola Edwards - 2019

Welcome to the jungle! It's full of misbehaving animals, from messy monkeys to grumpy grizzly bears. But with the help of our quirky, memorable rhymes and adorable animal illustrations, your child will enjoy learning why it pays for pandas to say 'please', and how good manners make the world go round.

Miss Molly's School of Manners

James Maclaine - 2018

Join Algernon the raccoon at Miss Molly's School of Manners and take lessons in the Careful Listening Laboratory and the Art of Sharing Studio, learn table manners in the Dining Hall of Decorum, visit Sorry Sickbay, and shine at Good Sports Day.

Moo Cow, Moo Cow, Please Eat Nicely!

Jo Lodge - 2018

How good are YOUR table manners? Do you eat with your mouth open like cow, or gulp your food like duck? Do you dribble like anteater or do you burp like pig? Wiggle the sliding tabs and giggle as the rude animals come to life!

My Name is Bear!

Nicola Killen - 2019

Bear can't wait to introduce himself to his new neighbours because he thinks he has the best name in the world! But when he learns his neighbours' names he can't stop laughing and his comments become more and more rude! Will Bear ever learn some manners?

Perfectly Polite Penguins

Georgiana Deutsch - 2019

Penguins are always perfectly polite. But then Polly the not-so-polite penguin decides that being polite is boring! Uh oh!