What's Polite?

Reach for this book when you are preparing your preschooler for their first formal meal out or when you want to turn the sometimes-dry topic of manners into a playful game. While it may seem like a simple instructional guide, it is actually an empowering tool that positions the child as the hero of their own social development. It addresses the common anxiety children feel when faced with new rules by making them the expert through interactive flaps. Scooter the pig joins his grandparents at a restaurant and navigates the evening with grace, choosing polite words and patient actions over impulsive ones. The story focuses on the pride of 'acting like a big kid' rather than the fear of making a mistake. It is a gentle, family-oriented introduction to social etiquette that emphasizes the loving relationship between generations, showing that being polite is a way to show respect for the people we love.