What's the Actually Factually Difference?
Wow friends and family with the similarities and differences between over 150 comparative pairs in this detailed encyclopedia, ideal for picking up over and over again. What's the difference between a country and a continent? What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?And what about a wormhole and a black hole?What's the Actually Factually Difference? is a fun-filled, fact-packed encyclopedia with sections on space, the body, the world, food, technology, transport, animals and more. This is an accessible and easy-to-understand introduction to all kinds of popular subjects for children.For every comparative pair the same fun question, 'What's the difference between?', is clearly explained and answered. Each time, both words are defined, the similarities and differences between the two things are outlined, and additional facts and pull-outs are included. This entertaining and informative book brings every fact to life with humour and wit. What's the Actually Factually Difference? opens up a world of facts and quizzing with family and friends. This fresh and fun encyclopedia is the perfect next adventure for curious young minds.
101 Optical Illusions
You'll be amazed at the mind-boggling optical illusions in this book. From colorful spinning circles and baffling beach huts to wobbly lines that are actually completely straight, these illusions will astonish the whole family. Snippets of information explain what's happening and how each illusion works. You won't believe your eyes!
Can You Spot? Wintertime
Spot a snowboarding squirrel, a fox on a gift box and a slipper-skating penguin then look for the little white mouse hiding in every scene. The pages are packed with all kinds of animals and objects to spot, match and count. Simple text and picture prompts direct specific searches and there are plenty more delightful details to find and talk about.
Baby's Very First Train Book
Play and learn with this interactive board book for little train fans!Join Panda as he drives his train around the town, city and countryside, dropping off Giraffe, Crocodile, Lion, Bear and Rabbit along the way! Babies will love playing with this train-shaped board book with working wheels, bright pictures and simple text. An adorable book that little ones will enjoy time and time again.- Explore fingertrails, shaped pages and engaging holes- Build number skills with counting opportunities - Discover more Baby's Very First books including trucks and tractors
Bumper Book of Christmas Fun for 8 Year Olds
Packed full of awesome activities, this fun-filled book will challenge your brain and keep you busy during the Christmas holidays.
Official Minecraft Workbook: Kindergarten
Build a house, tame a wolf, and help save the village and more with the Official Minecraft Workbook for Kindergarten! Includes 100+ colorful reward stickers. Pick up your pencils and get ready to learn with villagers, creepers, and more--in the Official Minecraft Workbook series! With playful, game-based reading and math exercises, inventive end-of-lesson Minecraft Missions, reward stickers, and a fun completion certificate, kindergarteners will practice and reinforce key classroom concepts such as: exploring the alphabetcounting and identifying numbersshort vowelsearly addition and subtractionshapes, colors, and patternsbeginning phonics... and more! Friendly and fun, this workbook is a perfect fit for Minecraft fans and reluctant learners ages 5-6. Also available: Official Minecraft Workbooks for Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 (c) 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Official Minecraft Workbook: Grade 1
Run from mobs, search for treasure, defeat pillagers and more with the Official Minecraft Workbook for 1st Grade! Includes 100+ colorful reward stickers. Pick up your pencils and get ready to learn with creepers, farmers, Endermen, and more--in the Official Minecraft Workbook series! With playful, game-based reading and math exercises, inventive end-of-lesson Minecraft Missions, reward stickers, and a fun completion certificate, first graders will practice and reinforce key classroom concepts such as: phonics and vowelsaddition and subtractionplace valuespelling and vocabularygrammar... and more! Friendly and fun, this workbook is a perfect fit for Minecraft fans and reluctant learners ages 6-7. Also available: Official Minecraft Workbooks for Kindergarten, Grade 2, and Grade 3 (c) 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Official Minecraft Workbook: Grade 3
Enter the Deep Dark, trade for Ender pearls, and dodge dragon breath attacks and more with the Official Minecraft Workbook for 3rd Grade! Includes 100+ colorful reward stickers. Pick up your pencils and get ready to learn with piglins, Endermen, and more--in the Official Minecraft Workbook series! With playful, game-based reading and math exercises, inventive end-of-lesson Minecraft Missions, reward stickers, and a fun completion certificate, third graders will practice and reinforce key classroom concepts such as: vocabularygraphs and chartsmulti-digit addition and subtractionmultiplication and divisionroot words and sight words... and more! Friendly and fun, this workbook is a perfect fit for Minecraft fans and reluctant learners ages 8-9. Also available: Official Minecraft Workbooks for Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 (c) 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Baby Jesus
Little board books, perfect for introducing children to their first Bible stories. One starry night, a long, long time ago, a very special baby was born. Follow the animals, the shepherds and three wise men to say hello to him. Beautifully illustrated by Ag Jatkowska, this delightful retelling of the Nativity story has been specially written for little children. This is a revised edition of the title previously published as Baby Jesus. Includes a QR code on the back cover leading to an audio reading of the story!
Genshin Impact: Beginner’s Guide
Since its release in 2020, Genshin Impact has captivated hundreds of millions of players with its ever-expanding open world and colorful cast of characters. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to get started on their own Genshin Impact adventures, from character building tips to detailed combat strategies. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Stardew Valley: Beginner’s Guide
With its casual pace and cozy small-town setting, Stardew Valley has built a huge audience of players looking for a laid-back alternative to intense action games. In this book, readers will learn all the tips and tricks they need to get started with this charming farm simulator. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Rainbow Friends
Step into a preschool packed with the rich colours of creativity, curiosity, and kindness, where each kid shines as brightly as a rainbow. Through quieter games, shared stories, and celebrating each other's unique strengths, these friends show us what it means to embrace differences. Together, they create a friendship as colorful and inclusive as a rainbow. Through quieter games, shared stories, and celebrating each other's unique strengths, these friends show us what it means to embrace differences. Together, they create a friendship as colorful and inclusive as a rainbow.Rainbow Friends is a touching and uplifting story about empathy, inclusion, and the beauty of celebrating what makes each of us special. Perfect for young readers, parents, and teachers, this book is a gentle introduction to understanding sensory differences and fostering kindness in every interaction.Brighten your bookshelf with this tale of compassion and connection-because when we come together, we make the world more colourful!
Fun with Crossword Puzzles Coloring Book
With this easy-to-solve puzzle book, children can learn the alphabet, sharpen their picture recognition skills, solve crosswords, and express their creativity through colors -- while having fun every step of the way! Twenty-one delightful crosswords contain a variety of numbered objects that serve as clues to the puzzle's words. Children determine the names of the items and fill them in the appropriate "Across" and "Down" boxes in the crossword grid. Each crossword is based on a different letter: the "P" crossword features such picture clues as pig, pencil, and pizza. Plus, when children are finished with each puzzle, the whole page can be colored!
1001 Animals to Spot
A picture puzzle book with busy scenes of 1001 animals to spot in different environments. Includes an information section with facts about animals, habitats and food webs. A great activity for improving counting, matching and observation skills.
1001 Things to Spot on the Farm
A charming book showing lively farmyard scenes bursting with things for children to find, count and talk about. Scenes include a busy fruit farm, harvest time, a ranch and a buzzing honey farm. Helps develop vital word and number skills.
The Adventures of Boris the Brick and Friends
The Adventures of Boris the Brick and Friends Series of stories teaches valuable lessons about perseverance, friendship, and the importance of following one's dreams.To complement this series, Boris and his friends are the main characters for a set of Activity Books, which will keep the child entertained for hours and improve their learning and many other skills. Great for keeping children entertained at the children's dinner table, visiting relatives or on festive journeysThe books contain a variety of activities, including: ColouringMazesWordsearchMathsSpot the differences Suitable for both boys and girls We hope you enjoy entering Boris's world as he celebrates Christmas.
Dog Man: Official Sticker Book (Dog Man)
Relive your favorite moments from Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man series with this paw-some official sticker book!Dog Man is half man, half dog, and all Supa Cop! You can join Dog Man, Petey, Lil Petey, and all their friends on their action-packed adventures in this interactive sticker book based on the bestselling book series. This book comes with twelve sheets of stickers -- over 250 stickers total! -- that can be used to create sticker scenes and decorate notebooks, water bottles, and more.This sticker book is hours of fun for any Dog Man fan!
Felt Play & Learn Animals
Discover early learning fun for little ones with Felt Play Learn Animals!Find the soft felt play pieces to match the pictures and create felt wild animal scenes to learn about colors, counting 1-5, shapes, and paw-some animal sounds!A brand new early learning series created especially for little ones. The soft felt play pieces are super-easy for little hands to hold and use. The play pieces are 100% reusable, too. Just position each play piece on to each felt picture, then lift them away to play with them again and again.
Star Friends
Star Friends is a heartwarming tale of two courageous girls living worlds apart, one in Sudan and the other in Palestine. Yet united by the same night sky. Despite the challenges of war, hunger, and loss, their friendship blossoms through sending messages carried by the stars above. Through their words, they share fears, hopes, and a vision for a brighter future. This beautifully illustrated story not only sheds light on the power of connection and resilience but also inspires readers to imagine a world filled with peace and kindness. Perfect for children, parents, and teachers. Star Friends opens a meaningful conversation about empathy and the strength found even the darkest times.
Preschool
About This Workbook Series "The Little Fingers' Great Tracing Quest" is a fun and interactive series to support preschoolers' learning and development. Designed to foster essential early childhood skills, this series encourages children to trace shapes, letters, numbers, and explore coloring activities. Each workbook of the series focuses on a different theme, such as basic shapes, animals, plants, planets, and everyday objects, along with the alphabet and numbers tracing, offering a comprehensive learning experience that sparks creativity and imagination.More than just an activity book, this series serves as a gateway to cognitive growth, fine motor skills, and early literacy. With every page, children trace, color, and explore the world around them, all while developing crucial skills in a playful, engaging way. Whether used at home or in the classroom, The Little Fingers' Great Tracing Quest provides an enjoyable and enriching experience for young learners, making it a perfect tool for early childhood education.Why Tracing Matters? "The Little Fingers' Great Tracing Quest" Series is more than just an engaging collection of tracing and coloring activities. It's a tool designed to support the key developmental milestones of preschoolers. Through tracing shapes, letters, numbers, and coloring, this series offers a variety of benefits that help young children grow in essential areas: - Fine Motor Skills: By tracing shapes and letters, children strengthen the small muscles in their hands and fingers, which are crucial for later tasks like writing, drawing, and using utensils.- Hand-Eye Coordination: As children trace and color, they practice coordinating their hand movements with what they see, a skill that improves their overall hand-eye coordination and supports their ability to perform tasks with precision.- Pre-Writing Skills: Tracing is an important first step toward writing. By learning to trace letters and shapes, children familiarize themselves with the process of forming symbols, laying the foundation for handwriting.- Focus and Attention: These activities encourage children to concentrate and pay attention to detail, which nurtures their ability to stay focused and build patience, both of which are valuable in all areas of learning.- Shape and Letter Recognition: Each book in the series helps children recognize and become familiar with different shapes, letters, and numbers, essential building blocks for early literacy and math skills.- Creativity and Expression: Tracing and coloring allow children to express themselves and explore their creativity within the structure of each activity. These creative exercises help spark imagination and encourage artistic expression.
ABC Letter Tracing Book for Kids Tracing Worksheet
Help young learners master their ABCs with this engaging and interactive letter tracing book! Designed for kids ages 3-5, this book provides a fun way to learn the alphabet while developing essential motor skills. Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners, it encourages confidence in early writing and builds the foundation for lifelong learning.Features: Alphabet Tracing Practice: Trace uppercase and lowercase letters for each letter of the alphabet.Fun Illustrations: Each letter includes adorable illustrations to keep kids excited and engaged.Skill-Building Activities: Strengthen fine motor skills, pencil grip, and hand-eye coordination.Easy-to-Follow Pages: Large, clear designs make it easy for little hands to trace.Bonus Practice Sheets: Includes extra pages for freestyle practice to help reinforce learning.Why Choose This Book?This ABC Letter Tracing Book is more than just a workbook-it's a stepping stone to literacy and confidence. Whether used at home or in a classroom, kids will love practicing their letters and feeling proud of their progress.Perfect Gift Idea!Makes an ideal gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school preparation. A great resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers to support early education.Specifications: Age Range: 3-5 yearsPages: 100+ pages of engaging tracing activitiesSize: 8.5 x 11 inches, perfect for little learnersCover: Durable, glossy cover to withstand regular use
Pop Music Mad Libs
Mad Libs is the world's greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about pop music. Start warming up your vocals and get ready to VERB and sing at your next big concert. With 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about your favorite pop songs from one-hit wonders and superstar artists, Pop Music Mad Libs can be played alone, in a group, or while singing in front of 75,000 people in a football stadium. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Pop Music Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about pop music!- Language arts practice Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills.- Fun with friends Each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!
Africana Activity Book
Africana Activity Bookis the interactive companion to the trailblazing Africana (Wide Eyed Editions, 2022), featuring games, quizzes, creative prompts, and puzzles that explore and celebrate the diverse facets of Africa.Learn to say "hello" in five African languages, take a tour of ancient civilizations, spot tiny hippos and giant snails, and meet dozens of iconic African changemakers in this exciting activity book that invites readers 6-9 years old to experience the world's fastest-growing continent. Africana Activity Book includes over 25 unique activities and dozens of facts about the countries of Africa--their people, their wildlife, and the stories they tell. An enormous fold-out poster showcasing the map and flags of Africa, and 25 spectacular stickers, ensure that the discovery continues long after the last activity is finished. From Nollywood blockbusters to Kenya's tech-tastic "Silicon Savanna," via the pyramids of Egypt and the roaring crowds of AFCON, the rich history and bright future of the continent are showcased here in all their glory. Ideal as a learning resource, a hands-on introduction to Black History, or simply an engaging way to spend a rainy afternoon, Africana Activity Book is the perfect gift for armchair travelers, animal lovers, and budding historians. For more in the series, check out the in-depth encyclopedia Africana, a treasure trove of history, nature, culture, science and technology, and folk wisdom from Africa.
Little Gator's Morning Dash
Parents with young children understand how hard it is to get their family up and going in the morning. Spending time teaching children basic routines while they are still young is an investment that will pay off for years. Developmental stages of readiness will be different for every child. Let Little Gator's Morning Dash take some of the pressure off of your shoulders through colorful pictures and Little Gator's charm. The basic skills taught in Little Gator's Morning Dash allow children to stretch their abilities and develop a sense of accomplishment.We all want confident children and routines provide an opportunity for children to develop independence in a safe and secure environment.
Get to Know Me From A to Z
Create lasting memories with your child through this engaging ABC book filled with fun, themed questions for every letter of the alphabet. Each page encourages thoughtful conversations, sparking imagination and sharing special moments as you explore topics like adventures, laughter, and kindness together. This book turns learning and bonding into a joyful hunt of unforgettable experiences and acts as the perfect keepsake.
Girl's Princess Colouring Book
Magical Princess Garden: Enter a world of enchantment as you enter this delightful colouring book. Explore five captivating princess gardens filled with blooming flowers and magical creatures. Meet Princess Lily in her rose garden, Princess Violet with her friendly butterflies, Princess Jasmine amidst exotic plants, Princess Ruby surrounded by sparkling jewels, and Princess Ivy with her talking woodland animals. Transform these enchanting gardens into a kaleidoscope of colors and let the magic unfold.
Maine Lighthouses Coloring Book
Would you like to learn fascinating facts about Maine's cool lighthouses and have fun coloring at the same time? Then jump into the Maine Lighthouses Coloring Book which features 31 of Maine's best known lighthouses along with 2 of Canada's, plus the famous Lightship Nantucket #112!* What is the oldest lighthouse in Maine?* Which lighthouse was ordered to be built by President George Washington?* Which lighthouses appeared on U.S. postage stamps?* Which lighthouse was the setting for a scene in a movie?* What lighthouses can be seen from Maine but are actually in another country?* Which lighthouses are supposedly haunted?You will find the answers and more exciting facts in the Maine Lighthouses Coloring Book!
My ABC and My Alif Baa Taa Workbook with Numbers in English and Arabic
This 4 in 1 handwriting workbook is suitable for children ages 4-8.Learn the English letters from A to Z, the Arabic letters from Alif to Yaa, the English numbers and the Arabic numbers from 1-10 by tracing with finger and pencil, colouring, writing, drawing and finding the letters and numbers.Packed with fun activities and full colour illustrations for each letter of the aphabet.Includes: End of Assessment for each subject and Certificate of Achievement.Also available Book 1; MY PRESCHOOL LEARNING BOOK WITH ARABIC LETTERS AND NUMBERS
What is Tax?
One day, a boy named Cyrus realizes his mom is paying more for a toy than the number on the price tag. When he questions his mom, his mom explains to him what taxes are. This sparks an interest in Cyrus as he learns the different types of taxes, why we pay them, and how they benefit the communities we live in. A financial literacy workbook for kids.
Pop-Up Seasons
From a nestful of spring chicks and a summer meadow, to the whirling leaves of fall and a snowy forest, children will love poring over the 3D scenes and exploring the four seasons in this wonderful pop-up book. As well as four seasonal scenes, there's an amazing pop-up four-season tree at the end! With stunning illustrations and simple text, this is a delightful book to share with little children. With free online audio to listen to.
Why? 100 Random Questions Kids Ask and Their Answers (Ages 8-12)
Is your child always asking "why"? Spark their imagination and satisfy their curiosity with Why? 100 Random Questions Kids Ask and Their Answers! Perfect for kids ages 8-12, this fun and educational book delivers clear, engaging answers to the questions they love to ask-and you'll love learning together.What's Inside?Mind-Blowing Questions Kids Ask: Discover answers to "Why do stars twinkle?" or "Why do we dream?"Fun Facts Across Topics: From animals and space to weather and food, this book covers it all!Clear and Age-Appropriate Answers: Designed for curious young minds with simple explanations that keep them hooked.Perfect for Learning and Fun: Whether they're at home, in the car, or at bedtime, it's a great way to fuel your child's curiosity.Why It's the Perfect Gift���� Educational Stocking Stuffer for Kids: Ideal for parents, grandparents, and teachers looking for unique gifts for kids ages 8-12.
CHRISTMAS Activity Book For Kids 5+
Make this holiday season magical with our Christmas Activity Book for Kids! Packed with over 40 pages of fun, this book is perfect for children aged 5 and up. Kids will enjoy hours of entertainment with activities like: Festive coloring pages featuring Santa, reindeer, and snowmen. Easy-to-follow connect-the-dots and mazes. Spot-the-difference puzzles with Christmas themes. Fun word searches and crossword puzzles. Creative drawing prompts to spark holiday imagination! Designed to enhance creativity, critical thinking, and motor skills, this book is an ideal stocking stuffer or gift for any child who loves Christmas fun!
Puzzle-A-Day Challenge: Bite-Size Puzzles All Year Long
A full year of bite-size brain workouts from the leader in kids' puzzles--365 days of word, math, logic, and Hidden Pictures challenges curated by Highlights' puzzle experts. Timed to launch with National Puzzle Day, it's the puzzle book kids will return to daily and gift-givers will rave about. Every day is a new challenge with Puzzle-a-Day Challenge! Packed with 256 pages of bite-size puzzles, this collection keeps kids ages 6-9 coming back for more--whether it's word puzzles, math challenges, logic games, or Highlights' signature Hidden Pictures. Designed to spark curiosity and build attention to detail, each puzzle offers a quick win that strengthens visual perception, concentration, and problem-solving skills. A foreword by Jodi Jill, founder of National Puzzle Day, and an introduction by Allison Kane, Highlights' Head of Puzzle Innovation, make this a standout in any collection. Perfect for gifts, classrooms, or home, it's a year's worth of entertainment and skill-building wrapped in one irresistible book
Finger Plays
Finger Plays is great antidote for television! Children as young as three will love these fifty-six finger games, which help them feel and enjoy the life in their limbs and imagination. In Waldorf education, nimbleness in finger movement will translate in later life to nimbleness of thinking.With rhymes and finger movements printed side by side, this book becomes part of the child's experience of joy in sharing with parent or teacher.
What is Credit?
When a little boy named James overhears his parents talking about credit, he becomes curious. His parents take him to their local bank to learn about how credit works and how James can use it responsibly. He learns about the importance of only borrowing the money he can repay on time, and how to build good credit, inspiring James to become a responsible money manager. A financial literacy workbook for kids.
Touchy-Feely the Nativity
Introduce the Christmas story to babies and toddlers with this touchy-feely interactive story, perfect for fans of THAT'S NOT MY... books! With four touch and feel patches inside and two on the cover, there's plenty for little hands to explore in this adorable Christmas classic. There's a fluffy donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem, shepherds looking after their woolly sheep, a sparkling angel with outstretched wings and wise men visiting baby Jesus, wrapped in a soft blanket. - A bookshelf staple, perfect for talking to very young children about the meaning of the First Christmas.- Bold, striking artwork by Rachel Wells, the illustrator of the bestselling THAT'S NOT MY... series.- Tactile patches throughout will engage and delight children as they are introduced to the magical story of Jesus's birth.- An ideal gift for small children who might be starring in their very own Nativity production!
Goodnight, I Love You
The perfect baby shower, Christmas or new baby gift to support cozy story time.It's bedtime for little bear... but all those twinkly stars in the night sky look ever so exciting! Each time you turn a page, you'll see more and more stars as the sky is lit up by real lights. With delightful rhyming text and ten little lights, this charming story is a perfect bedtime book to share with babies and toddlers at the end of a busy day.- Full of counting opportunities! Count the stars together as you read the sweet rhyming story- Includes 10 magical LED lights- Ideal for winding down before bedtime and supporting bedtime routines- Includes an on/off switch on the back cover- Perfect book for babies 0-6 months- Cute baby shower, Christmas or new baby gift
Bumper Book of Christmas Fun for 9 Year Olds
Packed full of awesome activities, this fun-filled book will challenge your brain and keep you busy during the Christmas holidays.
Wind-Up Digger
The little yellow digger has lots of jobs to do... can you help? There are four tracks in this book for the wind-up digger to drive around, as it shifts rubble from building sites, clears snowy roads, digs a hole for a pond and helps to fix a busy road. With charming scenes for the digger to trundle around and a sprinkling of facts about the different jobs it can do, this is a perfect present for little fans of big machines. Just wind it up and watch it go!- This large, chunky board book comes with a wind-up yellow digger and four embedded tracks.- Children can wind up the digger and place it on the tracks to see it moving rubble on a building site, clearing snow and helping fix roads.- With lots to talk about on every page and detailed illustrations to explore.- Hours of digger fun!
Alphabet Coloring Book for Kids
Alphabet Coloring Book for KidsMake learning the ABCs fun and engaging with the Alphabet Coloring Book for Kids! This interactive and educational coloring book is perfect for young learners, helping them recognize letters, improve fine motor skills, and spark creativity.What's Inside: A to Z Coloring Pages: Each page features a large letter and fun illustrations of objects that start with that letter to reinforce learning.Engaging Activities: Designed to help children recognize and remember letters while having fun coloring their favorite pictures.Perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten: Ideal for children ages 3-6 who are beginning their alphabet learning journey.Boosts Creativity and Skills: Encourages artistic expression while improving focus, hand-eye coordination, and pencil grip.Fun and Educational Gift: A thoughtful and educational gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school season.This Alphabet Coloring Book for Kids is a wonderful tool for parents and teachers to make learning letters an enjoyable adventure for kids.
Good Manners
Good manners are the way we show others respect through our behavior toward them. It includes being polite, thoughtful, and overall mindful of our actions as we learn and grow. This is a book of scenarios demonstrating actions like honesty, sharing and saying thank you, which are just a few simple acts of good manners says, Author Rebecca Mathis.