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Emily's Magic Words: Please, Thank You, and More – A Picture Book About Etiquette and Making Friends for Children
It takes only a few magic words to have good manners. Let please , thank you , and excuse me act as your magic wand. Just by waving around these simple phrases, you can open doors, bring smiles to faces, and make friends. Try it and see! Thanks to the magical touch of Emily Post, the most trusted name in etiquette, learning good manners has never been more easy and fun.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2007
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About the author
Cindy Post Senning
17 books4 followersCindy Post Senning, Ed.D. is Emily Post’s great-granddaughter and a director of The Emily Post Institute. newest book for children is Emily Post's Table Manners for Kids (Collins, May 2009) co-written with Peggy Post.
Cindy’s educational background and expertise in etiquette uniquely qualify her to write definitively on the subject of children’s manners in the 21st century. Her writing and recommendations are based on the concept of introducing specific manners at certain developmental stages in a child’s life.
In February 2008, Emily Post’s Children’s Etiquette Train the Trainer Program was launched with Cindy as its premier presenter. Cindy developed the program and conducts this unique and intensive three-day training for etiquette professionals twice each year.
In the past three years, Cindy has completed two nationwide book tours, conducting manners workshops for children in public and private schools and libraries, as well as making bookstore appearances and giving media interviews. The 2006 tour for Emily’s Everyday Manners was sponsored by The Children’s Place and Parents magazine. The 2004 book tour for The Guide to Good Manners for Kids was sponsored by Betty Crocker, Horizon Organics and Parents.
Cindy and Peggy have also co-authored The Gift of Good Manners: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Respectful, Kind, Considerate Children; The Guide to Good Manners for Kids; Emily's Everyday Manners; Emily’s Magic Words; and Teen Manners: From Malls to Meals to Messaging and Beyond. All are part of a ten-book children’s series, which is being published by HarperCollins.
Cindy’s professional background includes more than 30 years in education and health care. She holds a doctorate and master’s in education, both from the University of Vermont; and a degree in nursing from Cornell University. Cindy resides in Waterbury, Vermont, with her husband John. They have two grown sons.
Cindy’s educational background and expertise in etiquette uniquely qualify her to write definitively on the subject of children’s manners in the 21st century. Her writing and recommendations are based on the concept of introducing specific manners at certain developmental stages in a child’s life.
In February 2008, Emily Post’s Children’s Etiquette Train the Trainer Program was launched with Cindy as its premier presenter. Cindy developed the program and conducts this unique and intensive three-day training for etiquette professionals twice each year.
In the past three years, Cindy has completed two nationwide book tours, conducting manners workshops for children in public and private schools and libraries, as well as making bookstore appearances and giving media interviews. The 2006 tour for Emily’s Everyday Manners was sponsored by The Children’s Place and Parents magazine. The 2004 book tour for The Guide to Good Manners for Kids was sponsored by Betty Crocker, Horizon Organics and Parents.
Cindy and Peggy have also co-authored The Gift of Good Manners: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Respectful, Kind, Considerate Children; The Guide to Good Manners for Kids; Emily's Everyday Manners; Emily’s Magic Words; and Teen Manners: From Malls to Meals to Messaging and Beyond. All are part of a ten-book children’s series, which is being published by HarperCollins.
Cindy’s professional background includes more than 30 years in education and health care. She holds a doctorate and master’s in education, both from the University of Vermont; and a degree in nursing from Cornell University. Cindy resides in Waterbury, Vermont, with her husband John. They have two grown sons.
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April 10, 2012
This book is a picture book and is for the age group of P and older. This book did not win any awards. The book is about proper etiquette for young children to know. This book is about teaching children what the magic words and how they are magical. The theme is for children to know the fundamental principles respect, consideration and honesty. The character was a little girl who dressed up like a fairy, so I thought it was cute and went well with the theme of “magic”. As a teacher or even parent, I believe the best way for a child to learn proper etiquette is by watching us. Whether we notice it or not children pay attention to everything we do. As a teacher I would practice saying “thank you”, “please”, “excuse me” etc. If they did not say it I would kindly correct them.
May 9, 2017
Such a cute little book on etiquette! A great read aloud for younger grades (pre-k to 1st)
December 15, 2022
Wow is this a short book. I was curious about this book but not impressed. Cute, simple message.
March 16, 2008
A little girl can do “magic” with her special words—polite words can make friends, make smiles appear, turn a frown into a smile or fix a mistake. Simple, colorful illustrations depict Emily using “please,” “thank you,” “hello,” “good-bye,” and “excuse me,” in appropriate situations. This is an ideal book to use with preschoolers to introduce or reinforce good manners. A Note to Parents at the end offers guidelines for teaching children basic etiquette.
February 12, 2008
An updated book about using magic words--perfect for parents looking for something to teach manners and please and thank you!
November 1, 2015
Great preschool-age living book
September 25, 2013
A simple introduction to how to avoid being a piggish brute.
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