This collection of Good Manners Stories presents tales that emphasize the importance of kindness, responsibility, and consideration through engaging scenarios and characters. These stories provide practical lessons for young readers, using imaginative settings and relatable actions to reinforce the value of good manners in daily life.
Acts of Kindness and Helping Others
In The Search For A Good Child, five knights set out to find a child with noble qualities, ultimately discovering Gauvain, whose kindness earns him respect. Rosy’s Journey follows a young girl who, through selflessness, is aided by animals, leading her to reunite with her father. In Uncle Wiggily’s Strange Umbrellas, Uncle Wiggily lends his umbrella to others in need, illustrating generosity even in adverse situations.
Responsibility and Respecting Others’ Belongings
The Little Clock in the Schoolroom encourages responsibility as a schoolroom clock teaches children the importance of consistency and doing what’s right. In A Walk In The Garden, Frank learns about respecting others’ property while visiting a beautiful garden. The White Swan teaches two sisters to avoid conflict and take better care of their shared possessions.
Learning Humility and Avoiding Pride
Stories like The Vanity of Annie showcase the impact of vanity on relationships, as Annie learns to change her ways after an elf reveals her true nature. The Three Crowns follows a young prince who overcomes magical obstacles with humility and bravery, while his sisters, who are prideful, suffer consequences. Toinette and the Elves features Toinette, who gains perspective on kindness after experiencing invisibility and realizing her family’s love.
Gratitude and Contentment
In The Tin Horn, Jimmy learns to appreciate his horn only after patiently meeting others’ needs first. Little Annie’s Dream of the Flower Fairy has Annie discovering joy in simple kindness after a fairy offers her a magical flower. In The Candy Country, Lily experiences a world made of candy but learns to appreciate balanced choices and healthy habits upon returning home.
Understanding Fairness and Sharing
The story Who Ate The Pumpkin Pie? illustrates the importance of honesty and sharing when Sylvester sneaks pie, causing a misunderstanding with his brother. In The Disorderly Girl, Louise learns the value of tidiness and respect for her belongings, resolving to keep her room organized to care for her toys. Greta and the Black Cat shows Greta receiving kindness from a cursed prince, leading her to share her good fortune with her adoptive father.
Imagination over knowledge
