La Porte County Public Library System

Learning to speak in a polite manner can be tough. Sometimes, people receive gifts they don't like, don't want to help out at home, or are just in a hurry. Readers learn that politeness is easy to spread with just a few simple words, such as "please" and "thank you." Taking the time to thank someone lets him or her know they are appreciated. Saying "please" shows a similar respect. Easy-to-read language aids beginning readers navigating both text...

Sharing is caring! Sharing is one way we can be kind and respectful to other people, and this is also an important part of being polite. Readers will see situations in which it is polite to share with others. Sharing with others is a good way to be selfless, which becomes more important as we get older. Bright and interesting illustrations of everyday situations catch the readers' eye and manageable text make it an enjoyable story for young listeners...

Listening to others is an important part of being polite. Talking over people or interrupting them while they're talking is disrespectful and rude. Being a good listener shows people you care about what they have to say and that they can trust you as a confidant. This book shows children how to be good listeners and discusses why being a good listener is a way of being polite. Bright and imaginative illustrations and age-appropriate text will keep...

Good neighbors are considerate and respectful. They offer help when it's needed. Readers will find examples of these traits and more, written in a relatable style with achievable language. Whether it's cleaning up trash in the street or offering to carry a heavy bag for an older person, the actions of a good neighbor are many. Readers will be inspired reading everyday situations in which they can exhibit neighborly behavior. Colorful photographs complement...

Explains the importance of listening, from following directions to being considerate.

How can people recycle food waste and create rich compost that helps plants grow? By farming worms! Learn about vermicomposting and how it can help reduce human impacts on our planet. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the b and r sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available....

Poor George is in trouble again. He's been called to the principal's office. But before the principal can tell him why he's there...he confesses. He was late to class, didn't finish his math assignment, spilled paint, and set a cage of mice loose. One mishap has led to another and now George is up to his ears in trouble-but it's not his fault! George has an excuse for everything, but as his bad choices catch up with him, George runs out of others...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! When facing down a bully, a trip to the dentist, or your mom's prune oatmeal, there's only one thing you can do-smile a lot! And you'll pull through! In this appealing new offering from best-selling author/illustrator Nancy Carlson, a determined little frog discovers that even when you don't want to, smiling can make any situation better.

Simple text enhanced by colorful illustrations discusses appropriate behavior in public.

Its normal to feel worried sometimes, but its good to recognize when our worries keep us from enjoying fun experiences. Readers discover this valuable life lesson as they learn along with Lion, whose worries nearly ruin his field trip to an amusement park. Age-appropriate text allows young readers to learn for themselves how to deal with feeling worried in a healthy way. Questions are also included to help readers relate the content of Lions story...