How appropriate at this troubled time in the community. Common courtesy has almost disappeared at the shops when it comes to people wanting something for themselves. How sad. I think we need it more than ever at the moment, so now that we've moved on in the library from hand washing and germs, I'm moving on to Common Courtesy!What does common courtesy mean?
It is politeness that people can usually be expected to show!
Common Courtesy Day is a great way to remind ourselves that the world is better off when we show gratitude and graciousness in both big and small ways.
So what books to put in this display? I could put any books about manners, but some are definitely better than others because some are far too didactic. Below are some that warrant reading and sharing. The reader will laugh at the despicable behaviour but once recognised they will know it is inappropriate.
Hello, Goodbye by David Lloyd and Louise Voce is very simple and for very young children, but greeting each other is an important concept.
The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont and Raymond Briggs is a classic that many children will know but will be happy to tell you what the baby and the elephant did wrong.
Please Mr Panda by Steve Antony has a storyline similar to Elfrida Vipont's but has other concepts to explore besides manners.
"Say Please, Little Bear" by Peter Bently and Rob McPhillips. Daddy bear is the kind of parent you hope every child has. He enjoys having fun with his child, but expects exemplary behaviour.
The Magic Word by Mac Barnett and Elise Parsley. Here humour takes over, but the underlying message isn't lost.
One Word from Sophia by Jim Averback and Yasmeen Ismail. Sophia tries all sorts of negotiations, but in the end only needs one word.
My Little Gifts by Jo Witek and Christine Roussey.
Norris the Bear Who Shared by Catherine Rayner.
Betty Bunny Wants Everything by Michael Kaplan and Stephane Jorisch
Rude Cakes by Rowboat Watkins
Yuk! said the Yak by Alex English and Emma Level
Tea Party Rules by Ame Dyckman and K.G. Campbell
We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
No Slurping, No Burping! by Kara LaReau and Lorelay Bove
You're a Rude Pig, Bertie by Claudia Bolt
All Mine! by Zehra Hicks
How Do You Do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and Maddie Frost
Me First! by Michael Escoffier and Kris di Giacomo
Give Me Back My Book! by Travis Foster and Ethan Long
Plankton is Pushy by Jonathan Fenske
An excellent selection of books on an important topic. Sadly none of these will be found in my former school library (except The Elephant and the Bad baby). Your students and teachers are so lucky to have access to all of these wonderful books. Thank you for this post.
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