etiquette

Manners are what help us deal gracefully with new and unexpected situations. This book uses colorful illustrations and an informal, conversational style to painlessly teach girls how to get through life's little bumps with poise and style.

From "Please" and "Thank You" to the proper protocol for having tea with the Queen, this little book covers the bases well, including topics as diverse as table manners, good behavior in the outdoors and Internet safety.

The chapters are punctuated by fun quizzes that teach by example, posing questions in real life situations. The book also offers sections of questions (and answers) about difficult social situations faced by kids every day.

This book appears to be written for girls ages 8 to 12, but it has a lot to offer for everyone. I suggest reading a section a day together as a family. The situations described in the book lend themselves well to laughter and discussion. Besides, who among us parents has perfect manners in all situations? Wouldn't YOU be just a teensy bit nervous having tea with the Queen? -- Scott Loban

Before reading this book, I was a girl who's manners TOTALLY stunk! My mom kept on giving me tips and even tried bribes for me to improve them. Let me tell you, after reading this book, I learned tons and tons and my mom was REALLY happy about my improvement in manners; and not only did I learn -like I always do after reading American Girl books- but I used what I learned, and I felt a lot better and I had a lot more self-confidence and people were always commenting me on what GREAT manners I have. Anyway this book tells you how to act in weddings, funerals, at the dinner table, and lots more! This book is really helpful with its quizzes;not to mention its illustrations. "Oops! The Manners Guide for Girls" is for girls who want their manners to totally shine in every way! :)

YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!!!! I'M 10 AND I READ THE BOOK, I THINK IT IS A WONDERFUL BOOK! IT IS ABOUT ALL DIFFERENT PLACES THAT YOU MIGHT WONDER WHAT YOU SHOULD DO. THE BOOK HAS FUN QUIZES. IT TELLS YOU ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MANNERS IN A FUN WAY. IT HAS CARTOONY PICTURES THAT SHOW YOU WHAT THEY ARE TELLING YOU. IT IS A LONG BOOK, BUT DOSEN'T GET BORING. YOU SHOULD BUY IT.