Please and Thank You are Magic Words is a fun and enjoyable story about the power of gratitude, having respect, and being courteous. Using these small but important words can be beneficial in countless ways. It will give your child a clear understanding of manners, introductions, and polite conversations. Proper manners make a good impression and build relationships.
Reading Please and Thank You Are Magic Words will...
- Teach children where, when, and how to use manners as they relate to everyday life and why they are important.
- Help children feel confident in new situations by knowing what to do and say when meeting new people.
- Teach children the fundamentals of proper dining etiquette
About the Author :
Amarimba L. Charles is the Founder and Executive Director of T.A.L.L.O.M. (This Awesome Little Light Of Mine) Foundation Inc., a non-profit organization that focuses on inspiring, educating and empowering youth. She is highly valued and praised for her extensive experience teaching self-confidence building, social and dining etiquette within the New York City public school system. She is a certified youth coach in addition to being a social entrepreneur and holds a degree in Business Fundamentals. Amarimba uses her life experiences, practical, and realistic strategies to empower young women and girls to become confident, self-sufficient, and socially conscious. She believes that educated and empowered girls grow up to be educated and empowered women, who positively impact their families and their communities. The multi-award winner is a recipient of the Power Woman in Business, Caribbean Life Impact Award and The Brooklyn Cyclones Winning Women Award to name a few. Ornamented with a self-motivated personality, Amarimba prefers to take the extra step in staying unique and reaching her aspirations. Whenever she's off professional duties, she enjoys cooking, traveling, reading, keeping fit and spending quality time with her family. Cameron T. Wilson is an Independent Graphic Artist and Illustrator from Augusta, GA. He has developed several logos and branding identities for small business startups throughout Atlanta, GA. and Central Florida, and has illustrated over 25 book titles for up and coming authors/writers across the country. Cameron is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of the apparel company Soulsimplicity the brand. He is also the Illustrator and Creative Director of Wilson's Stories Publishing, a company he created with his wife, Brittany Wilson.
Review :
Ms. Ararimba Charles is a visionary in her approach to teaching modern etiquette for children. Her contemporary spin will capture the attention of children and parents as a learning tool on the path to everyday manners. I look forward to the success of this book in the neighborhood mom and pop stores as well as on the shelves of Amazon and Barnes and Noble bookshops. -Vanessa White
Excellent book for children to learn manners & etiquette. The book is a different & child-friendly approach for kids to learn from. Very creative, that's why I ordered two! - Susan Saint-Joy
Our son is 7 and learning how manners can create positive interactions versus negative outcomes. This book gives him the WHY on using manners. The artwork is adorable! We are witnessing our son suddenly using "the magic words please and thank you" more and more! Even asking for permission! (Shock and awe!) I highly recommend this book for your little ones! -Carly Reid
The title alone had my attention immediately, from a very young age, I was taught that having manners were very important. The book was well written, the characters were realistic. I like the fact that the conversations with the kids were all positive and thought provoking. Words like "scholars" to describe the kids was a great take on adults respecting the power of words and names given to kids.
I read this book with excitement and nostalgia because the interactions with the teacher, Ms. Charles, took me back to my 3rd-grade teacher, Ms. Young. She was well spoken and she guided the class with respect. We all loved her because she taught with a gentle hand and care.
This book is geared toward kids, however, I was able to learn a few things myself. One of the quotes that stood out was," Communicating properly involves acting properly". That within itself was powerful and spoke volumes of the overall book. As adults, we can forget that the tone of our voices and facial expressions can come across as disrespectful which will make a situation for all parties difficult.
Everyone will benefit from reading this book. There are many adults that can learn how to respect themselves and others by reading this book. This book is needed! -Tammy Terrell
Your character development is lovely to watch. You explain etiquette and manners in a fun and engaging way. Your use of storytelling is intriguing and entertaining. You overcame every objection the reader could have about how implementing the lessons would be difficult or if it's really worth the work through the student's dialogues and actions.
This is a wonderful and practical guide that is invaluable for children learning manners for the first time and a fantastic refresher for adults. I love how you set up the story with each lesson followed by scenarios where the children get to put into practice what they've learned.
Beautifully done. Please and Thank You Are Magic Words is a must-read for learning how to speak and interact with others in the classroom, at work, in social settings, and at home - bravo!! -Jamie Caroccio
