Etiquette Books

This is a family favorite. I think it is better for reading out than as a chapter book, because reading it out loud together lets the parents in on the fun.

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle uses reverse psychology to change children's bad habits. Of course the situations are exaggerated, but they are funny and the children in the book are encouraged to be pleasant, responsive, responsible people. The parents are funny, too -- the dads are absorbed in work and lesiure pursuits, the moms hyperventilate and call one another about their little ones' character flaws. But Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, who wants everyone to be their best, has clever solutions.

My kids related the best to the Selfishness Cure -- they could really imagine locking all their things away in a hoard. In the end, they "got it" that selfishness is wrong, even though it took quite a bit of ridicule and very obvious peer pressure to change the character of the child in the story.

At the end of every chapter, it's almost a teachable moment for me to share why I'm so proud of my children -- for example, what they have willingly and cheerfully done, and why that makes me so proud. It sinks in very deeply after we have all been laughing together and enjoying one another.

I would give it four-and-a-half stars, but that's not an option. I'd hold half a star back because it is so OBVIOUS... but who am I kidding? I am raising Children of Oblivion, who wander around with garments inside-out or backwards half the time. If it isn't OBVIOUS, they are going to miss it. I'm going to go looking for a Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle that addresses tattling and interrupting. There are four or five books in the series -- I'll be putting them on my wish list.

This is a set of four books: Mrs Piggle Wiggle, Mrs Piggle Wiggle's Farm, Mrs Piggle Wiggle's Magic, and Hello, Mrs Piggle Wiggle. Good way to get the set.

For every problem every parent and child has faced over the years, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has a magnificent solution that will surpass the iterventions of Dr. Spock, Supernanny, or even Dr. Phil!

The characters are so wonderful and the stories so creatively written that children will be spellbound by these books. Even non-readers will be captivated.

Wonderful reading!

If you want good ol' fashioned stories that have upstanding morals, self discipline, and wisdom at their core, then these are the books for you. My grade school teachers read these to us and now I read them to my kids. These are truly timeless stories that should never go out of style. They are great for bedtime as most of them or pretty short.

I believe it was my third grade teacher that began reading these to me, and instantly I was hooked. Betty MacDonald is an authoress who can write to both adults and children with fine hilarity, and her character Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle makes Mary Poppins look like a moron. I find her the progeny to the Love and Logic system. The book is filled with multiple stories about kids with various, common behavior problems. Concerned parents call up Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle who then doles out a hilarious but effective cure. It's fairly scripted, but the stories are cute and funny just the same.

It has all the information you will ever need! It is also full of realistic advice... cutting out the frills and lace!

Wedding Planning For Dummies, Second Edition

This book is a wonderful reference and covers just about ALL you need to know about the wedding planning process. It even has little things that you would never think of such as how to tie a tie with diagrams, where and how to line up for processional with diagrams...Just all around a great reference. I also recommend to accompany this book the Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette book. Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette, 5e (Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette)

A great book , written in plain English, explaining in full detail all the difficult situations of these emotional days. It simplifies a lot of problems. It is a must read for every bride and groom.

This book answered so many questions I had about wedding planning ... even AFTER I had done hours and hours of research. I find it to be an extremely valuable reference to hold on to during the planning process.

I strongly disagree with reviewers that say this book is only for rich brides who want that cookie-cutter princess wedding. I'm NOT having that kind of wedding at all, and I tailored the basic information I used from this book to create a very individualized wedding that's a little traditional, and also a little offbeat. The tips in here are mere guidelines, and it's a great place to get started if you haven't the slightest clue where to start when planning a wedding.

One section I found particularly helpful was the invitation wording. Our families are very different, and both are contributing in their own way, financially or otherwise, and this book had about 10 different way to word invitations based on your individual family situation. SO helpful!

After spending months of watching television shows, reading magazines, browsing online, attending bridal shows and reading other books, I found this book and I LOVE it. If you're planning your own wedding, and can't afford a wedding planner, this book is fantastic. It has TONS of details, large and small, on how the typical wedding works right down to the order of who walks down the isle when depending on what type of ceremony you're having, and nice personal touches you can add to your wedding (if you choose to) like using matching stamps on your invitation and RSVP envelope. If you don't have time to plan every detail of your own wedding, maybe you should be hiring a wedding planner so you don't have to worry about the small stuff, but if you're doing it yourself, this has a TON of useful info. It will tell you what elements are traditionally included, and then you can modify them to your own tastes. I've been leaving sticky notes on pages I want to refer to later, and for my wedding with under a $10,000 budget, I have about 50 sticky notes in the book, and I'm not even done reading yet!

This one isnt as good as his other with the black cover... but it gets the point across. Good starter tips.

This book is for a young man who is about to graduate from high school or college. If you are looking for a serious book about men's fashion, I suggest you look elsewhere. Perhaps you may want to look at Josh Karlen's 'Indispensible Guide to Classic Men's Clothing' which I found informative reading in the areas of suits, shirts, and outerwear; or even Tim Meehan's 'Suit Yourself' which I thought was interesting in the areas of "dress" casual and "corporate" casual. It took me about 10 minutes to read Mr. Greenleaf's book after skimming the chapters on 'Shaking Hands', 'Shining shoes' (who has time to put shaving cream on their shoes?)and business etiquette. If you need work in these areas, then this book is for you. If you are already established in the business world and have already committed all the fashion crimes early in your career but are gearing more towards the next level in classic men's fashion, this book is not for you. This book is a very basic primer for a person whose closet is empty.

Although they have a definite conservative slant, that slant is the reality of proper dress for interviews.

Prior to buying this book, I read a review that said it was too simple for real office professionals but good for teens just entering the workplace as a starter guide. I think that is a good appraisal.

So I bought the book as a gift for a teen just graduating from high school.

As a gift for a teen, I am disappointed with the sketchy, plain cover and the sketch quality of the illustrations.

I am also disappointed that including shipping and handling I paid some $17 or $18 and received a book that looks like I paid $2 for it. Therefore, it is not well suited as a stand-alone gift either. This was not a "good deal."

In spite of it's cheap appearance and thinness, the information inside is good for a first, elementary, book on dress and conduct.

this book should be titled "professional appearance for dummies". most of the information is very very basic. remember, this book is only 51 pages all inclusive. in that space, it covers dressing, posture, emailing, eating, etc. not a lot of information on any topic.

on top of that, some of the information is wrong. for instance, the author derates asymmetrical tie knots like the half windsor as unprofessional. this is inaccurate and the half windsor is one of the three most popular tie knots for business. (another - the four in hand - the most common - is also asymmetrical)

if you "don't do nuance" and want a couple of rules to live by - this is your book. alternately, if you are young and need a good introduction, read this. otherwise, its really not worth the money.

I read the excerpts on line and then ordered 2 copies. My friend and I enjoyed the knowledge and ease of reading the book has to offer new golfers. The books came quickly and in excellent condition.

If you are new to the game of golf, Ann Kelly has written the perfect book for women. This is a "must-have" book and I recommend it to all women who are either new to the game of golf, or who are considering taking up the game. Everyone knows or remembers what it felt like to be a novice golfer and have that "naked" feeling when you stood up to hit your ball off the first tee. This book is filled with excellent tips to help alleviate that awful feeling. Ann addresses topics like equipment, anatomy of the golf course, rules and scoring to get you up to speed so you can confidently hit the ground running when you are on that first tee. I think every golf course ladies' league should equip their new members with this excellent book.

Cute, fluff, not even really that cute; semi-dismal stocking stuffer to go along with some used ladies' clubs!...What the heck; tee yer lady off big time! JZ

Living in the desert southwest, I am constantly running into avid golfers. I am a busy mom of three young children and embarrassingly, I have never had time to learn the game of golf. Feeling Naked on the 1st Tee has totally given me everything I need to know and quick! Now I can get out there and look like a pro. How exciting! Thank you for this awesome tool!!

I purchased this book at the same time as Golfing for Dummies, and found it to be a waste of my money. Golfing for Dummies covers the same topics, but more in depth. To me, this book didn't provide much real info, it glossed over most topics to quickly, which make sense as it's a very small book. I'd save your money, and just go for a more complete guide, it's worth it.

Because of all the 5 star reviews, I thought this guide was going to be extremely helpful. Unfortunately, the book was not nearly as helpful as I expected it to be. A lot of the things mentioned are just pure common sense. I give it 3 stars because the cover and layout is very cute, but the layout itself could have been organized better for easier navigation. I did learn a few helpful hints from it, which is another reason I give it 3 stars. All in all, I wish I hadn't gotten it. I will probably donate it to my library. I wouldn't really recommend it.

Awesome read! Has a lot of information that could be very useful for the real world. I loved this book!

THIS BOOK WAS A WASTE OF MY TIME AND MONEY I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT.

this guide has everything u can imagine. it is chalk-full of tips! this is the best book ever. every gal should own one!

I have a large collection of books to help me save money, time and energy, so i can say this is my ultimate "life" book. It covers all the subjects I knew nothing about and updated me on the subjects college already introduced. This book is a course college never offers (and wouldn't price so cheaply).
Any parents worried about their daughters learning to lead their lives here is the first step. This is written for the modern woman without the trash and sleaze. There isnt a plethora of tips per section, but an in depth guide.

We LOVE this book! It was a gift from my baby shower and I just ordered 2 more for other new mom friends. The rhymes are fantastic, and the good-behavior lesson is a bonus!!

This is a cute book with rhymes about good behavior for children. Simplistic but fun.

This book is great espically as a read along. The rhyming and repetion make is easy for the children to remember so they can read along with you or "read" it on their own. It is also funny and carries a good message. A must have for any childs library. While on vacation at Great Wolf Lodge they read this book for the bed time story and my daughter talked about it like it was the highlight of her vacation so I had to go right online and order it.

I fondly remember this book read to me by my Kindergarten teacher. It's always stuck with me, and now I have the great fortune to share it with my daughter and her Kindergarten class. It's a classic, and I'm glad to see it re-issued. I have the original version and it's a keeper. Every parent should have this in their child's collection.

I bought this book because I loved the original as a child. I was sorely disappointed. The original, charming and careful illustrations have been replaced in this reprint with some terribly sloppy, cartoonish goop. Some of the animals in the illustrations are unrecognizable because the illustrations are, in my opinion, just a bunch of misshapen globs. Several times while I was reading this book, my 5-year old twins would ask me to explain to them what the picture was. Aside from just being downright ugly, the new, sloppy illustrations don't fit with the carefully chosen wording of the text. I'm going to track down a copy of the original edition and would urge anyone else to do the same.

I just performed my first wedding as an Ordained Minister. I actually bought about 3 books to help me with the ceremony and I didnt have to use any of them except this book. It was perfect! They give you any time of ceremony you can think of!!!! EXCELLENT!!!

I bought this book to help write the wedding ceremony for our officiant (friend). It is helpful in the aspect that it lays out a variety of ceremonies from start to finish, but the selections are somewhat limited if you aren't looking for the basic cookie cutter ceremony. If you are looking for more options for readings and vows, I recommended you check out the book by Judith Johnson. If you just need a couple of ideas for a ceremony - this book will be helpful for you

THIS IS THE 2ND BEST OF ALL WEDDING BOOKS FOR A MINISTER. THE 1ST IS THE BAKER'S WEDDING HANDBOOK. I PURCHASED 15 BOOKS AND WAS WORRIED BUT THESE 2 BOOKS ARE THE ONLY ONES I USE FOR MY WEDDINGS. THEY MADE IT EASY AND LESS STRESS. THANK YOU!

My fiance and I had a friend marry us, so we had to come up with our own ceremony. We didn't want to write it ourselves, but we didn't want a cookie-cutter religious ceremony either. This book was the answer we were looking for. I bought many books, but ended up only using this one. It's extremely well organized, and even comes with worksheets!

It's organized by type of ceremony you want (i.e. traditional religious, contemporary non-religious, quick, second time around), and this was perfect for us. The readings, vows, and everything in that section ended up being exactly what we were looking to say. We read through the whole book to make sure other selections in other sections weren't better, but we always ended up loving what was in the section for the type of wedding we wanted. The people who did this book have impecable taste.

This book focuses on love, commitment, and in some cases religion without being cheesy or overdone. They have all the classic wedding things you'd expect (such as Corinthians for readings), but they also add readings that are less traditional, but equally romantic and applicable to your ceremony. It has a sense of uniqueness, but still traditional.

I highly recommend this book to anyone doing their own ceremony, or even people who just want to add a little something extra. I couldn't have done my ceremony without it!

Between the organization and taste, this book was really well done. It was such a relief that they organized it by ceremony type (and then by type in the back, such as readings, vows, ring vows), so you're not feeling lost reading through 100 different readings and hating all of them. This is a bride must-have!

This is a great book for both couples and wedding ceremony officiants. This book, The Wedding Ceremony Planner by Rev. Judith Johnson, and Diane Warner's Complete Book of Wedding Vows, comprise a nice starter bookshelf for a wedding officiant.

This book has a number of complete ceremonies, numerous vows, readings, and worksheets. It's a great resource for a couple starting to plan their ceremony. Even the "traditional" ceremonies are a little non-traditional. Very nice.

I was a little diappointed -- the story was good, but lacked something. I'm not sure if
I'll read the other books in the series

Against her father's wishes Jane decides to go to the frontier and marry William. Upon her arrival by boat she finds that William is on a mission for the governor and it will be months before he returns. Jane learns about life on the frontier. She finds that she must give up her ladylike ways and other things. When William returns he is a different person. Read this fast moving book to find out what happens to Jane. By Ruth Thompson author of "Natchez Above The River" and "The Bluegrass Dream"

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I have used this book in literature circles with 6th grade students from collaborative to gifted. They all love the story! Even boys enjoy its adventurous side; however, they aren't as enthralled as the girls. Great read!!!

Boston Jane is a book about a girl back in the 1800s. She is 15 and is going to get married to William who lives on the frontier. Jane is going by boat but when she gets there she finds out there are only Indians there and not William.

Jane has to stay with the crew of the ship on the frontier. She finds out what life is like for them. Jane has to pitch in and do her share of the work. At first this is hard for Jane because she never did any real work before.

Boston Jane isn't a book I would recommend. It was pretty boring until the end. All Jane does is worry about being a proper lady. This doesn't make her life very exciting. This isn't a book you should read.

I really enjoyed this book. Jennifer L. Holms did a great job writing this book. I love the main Ideas of the book. And I love the characters she uses. This book was good from the beginning to the end. My personal favorite character Jane Peck, and the way she has to change when she gets to Shoalwater Bay was amazing. I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!

I enjoy Robert Munsch's book "Love You Forever" so was excited to see that my daughter picked up this book. However, after she read it to me I was not so excited. I feel that this book is showing children that it is okay for boys to wear girl's clothes. That may be okay for some people, but in my house where we believe the Bible calls for a man to marry a woman, it is not okay with me. I was disappointed in this book. I feel that it has a veiled agenda.

I like when she says know look this is kindergarten in kindergarten we share
everything. It was funny when they share their clothes. Amanda was my favorite character because she is funny. I like the Illustrations pictures because they are funny. This is a great story I would like to read it again

I think the story was a good book because the teacher said `now look this is kindergarten and in kindergarten we share everything. My favorite part is when they screamed and the teacher came. My favorite character is Amanda because how she screams. I think the pictures were good pictures. The story did not make me remind me of nothing. I would recommend this book to my parents.

We share everything is a good book. My favorite part is when the teacher faints. I recommend this book to first and second graders and teachers. I think two and three year olds would like this book. I like this book.

It was a good book. There was a girl named Amanda and a boy Jeremiah. When the boy yelled, "Give me that book" to the girl it was funny. When the girl told the boy, "Give me that block!", the boy said, "No, I got this block first." Robert Munsch is a good writer and makes the book interesting.

This book has a lot of good stuff in it. Some people have the common sense to dress/act/talk/decorate like he suggests and then others don't. However, there are a lot of basics here. Clinton puts his awesome spin on it with humor and flair. I can just "hear" him saying this stuff! It's very entertaining and I am using it as a coffee table book now!

Clinton writes very informative with a humorous side. Will refer to this book many times over the years.

I was surprised by how much I love this book. I agree with a previous reviewer about the food tips and recipies that were included. I'm looking forward to trying them out on friends. It's a little bit of everything. I'd love to go to a part that Clinton throws.

Fun, Fabulous read!

Such a fun book!

Clinton is great at telling you what is a no-no and how to be fabulous.

Everything is in this book from how to make a great Martini to tuna tartar.
Love the Swedish Meatballs story!

There's a great section on what to wear to what. And how to be fashionably late.

The pictures are a scream.

You will be laughing a smiling the whole time and yes, freakin' Fabulous at the end.

Great book.

I won this book as part of a fashion show drawing at Macy's and put it on the nightstand. I didn't think too much about it until I heard my husband chuckling . He started reading sections of the book to me and pretty soon we were both laughing! But, the advice is spot on. This isn't just a book about what to wear. It has sections on food and basic good manners too. These are invaluable things that seem to have been missed by some of our kids (or maybe they are all other people's children). The recipes are nice too; a little sophisticated but workable. I actually tried the Hollandaise Sauce and it was excellent. I think this would make a great gift for a recent graduate headed off to college or her first job. It's too bad there isn't any advice for boys on dressing because then it would work for both genders.
j.