{"product_id":"emily-posts-table-manners-for-kids-9780061117091","title":"Emily Post's Table Manners for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmily Post's Table Manners for Kids \u003c\/em\u003eisn't just about manners for fancy parties or dinner at grandma's house. It's got lots of practical information to use every day to improve family dinners. With fun illustrations, step by step instructions, and an upbeat, modern tone, this is the perfect book to share with the 8- to 12-year-old in your life (or with anyone striving to improve their table manners).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePretty much everything tweens need to know to get through any meal is here, from table settings to eating tricky food to holding up your end of a dinner conversation. The book includes easy to follow, helpful answers to such questions as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhich fork do I use?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs it okay to answer my cell phone during dinner?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's the polite way to eat spaghetti?\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Excellent troubleshooting.\" \u003cem\u003e(Kirkus)\u003c\/em\u003e \"This clearly written book offers practical advice that will help young people to feel more comfortable when dining with others and, of course, to avoid disgusting their companions.\" \u003cem\u003e(Booklist)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a five-star review commented: \"The information was great and I loved the step by step details. The way it's written works well for youth and adults.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1922, the name Emily Post has been America's most trusted source for good table manners. With \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmily Post's Table Manners for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the third generation of Post authors, Peggy Post and Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D., offers children a comprehensive guide to good table manners in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBjorkman, Steve:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSteve Bjorkman has illustrated nearly one hundred picture books, including the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller \u003cem\u003eDirt on My Shirt\u003c\/em\u003e by Jeff Foxworthy. He has also sold millions of greeting cards through Recycled Paper Greetings with his brother, Carl. Steve lives with his wife in Irvine, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePost, Peggy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003ePeggy Post, Emily Post's great-granddaughter-in-law, is a director of The Emily Post Institute and the author of more than a dozen books. Peggy writes a monthly column in \u003cem\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/em\u003e and an online wedding etiquette column for the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSenning, Cindy P.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eCindy Post Senning, Ed.D., codirector of The Emily Post Institute, Inc., developed a training program for etiquette educators and conducts children's etiquette workshops across the U.S. and overseas. Cindy is the coauthor of all the Emily Post children's books, with her sister-in-law, Peggy Post.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50409434677522,"sku":"9780061117091","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_08ad62ac-630d-4c27-80ff-391240ee6fe5.jpg?v=1729287369","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/emily-posts-table-manners-for-kids-9780061117091","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}