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Summary: If you want to improve your manners....
Review: ...then get this book! It's filled with tons of practical advice for ages 8 and up. If your manners need some polishing up, then I would suggest reading this book. Like all of the American Girl Library books, it's in a fun-to-read, easy-to-understand format and includes valuable information that girls really can use."Oops!: The Manners Guide For Girls" includes ettiquette advice for basic manners, greetings and introductions, manners with friends, gifts and presents, table manners, special occasions, embarrasing moments and horrors, and so much more. Sprinkled throughout the book are quizzes to test your ettiquette, answers to questions sent by real girls, and advice for sticky situations. This is one of the best books I've read for improving your manners. If you're a girl (or parent of one) with manners you think could use improvement, read this book.
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Summary: American Girl Library is TOTALLY BRILLIANT!
Review: 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! :)
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Summary: Prim and Proper
Review: I got this book when I was twelve. I knew I had to improve my manners yet I didn't want to go to to a school for etiquette. This book teaches girls the fundmentals of having good manners (i.e. first impressions, body language, house guests, nosy questions, etc. ) without being fussy and too prudish. They have quizzes that you can take to test your etiquette when it comes to hosting parties, the outdoors and how to deal with horrible house guests. The book is divided into chapters that put you in compromising positions where your manners can make or break you. They cover absolutely everything you could possibly think of; traveling in a foreign country, how to write the perfect party invitation, how to act in public, everything. They even have solutions on how not to interrupt people when they are talking and how not to bore people when you're initiating a conversation and how to address unmarried women, married women and young girls (i.e. Mrs. Ms. or Miss?) Since reading the book, I am no longer intimidated by how to act at a wedding, funeral, at a friends house, a fancy dinner or even meeting presidents and royalty. I even know how to make the perfect curtsy since reading "Oops!: The Manners Guide for Girls".
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Summary: Tea with the Queen
Review: 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
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Summary: Wow
Review: This book teaches girls proper manners. I recommend it for anyone, not just girls. This book talks about watching the words you use, for example, "shut up, who cares, so what..." body language, nosy questions, telephone manners, table manners, what to do when you recieve a gift you don't like, being a good sport, restaraunts, finger food, and more! The part I found most effective was the "Lets talk" section, this talks about greetings, introductions, Mr., Mrs., and more and chit-chat. It really helps me make great first impressions! I definatley recommend this book for anyone!
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Summary: Why can't there be more books like this?
Review: This is such a positive book, I wish there was a counterpart for boys. I think everyone could benefit from the gentle advice given in such a friendly way. Manners are presented in a way that makes a young person understand why they make a difference. There is no guilt or talking down to the subject, but a positive and uplifting approach to refining the best in everyone.
I read this out loud with my daughter and I feel like it was a good review for me and a wonderful teaching opportunity to share with her.
I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: GREAT BOOK
Review: We purchased this for our 8-year-old daughter, and I wish we would have had it years ago. It teaches all children to correct way to act in many different situations. This book has been great for our daughter, but also for me to teach our four sons the same manners lessons!
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Summary: NOT JUST FOR GIRLS
Review: When I sat down with my 8 year old daughter to go through this book with her, my 10 year old son wanted to listen too. We read a few pages, and my son didn't lose interest. I told him the book was written for girls, but that did not deter him - he also wanted to go through the entire book with us! This book addresses real-life situations and prepares a youngster for handling themselves with ease and grace in all circumstances. There are cute and funny illustrations to help get the point across, and these keep the children involved and interested. I am not a natural-born salesman, but I enthusiastically recommend this book.
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Summary: GREAT BOOK
Review: 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.
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