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How to Be a Person: 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn before You're Grown Up
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by Catherine NewmanCatherine Newman
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Overview
For the kid who leaves a wet towel wadded up on the floor or forgets to put a new roll on the toilet-paper thingy, witty parenting writer and etiquette columnist Catherine Newman has created the ultimate guidebook of essential life skills for kids. Jam-packed with tips, tricks, and advice — all illustrated in an irresistible graphic novel–style — How to Be a Person shows kids just how easy it is to free themselves from parental nagging and become more dependable — and they’ll like themselves better, too! They’ll learn how to do chores like loading the dishwasher and making a bed, brush up on communication skills like making a phone call and apologizing, and master 61 other super-helpful skills including how to stick up for somebody, fold a T-shirt, and turn a 33-cent package of ramen into dinner. Improve work-life balance for the whole family with this kids’ guide to growing up.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781635861822 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Storey Books |
| Publication date: | 05/26/2020 |
| Pages: | 160 |
| Sales rank: | 38,538 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d) |
| Age Range: | 10 - 14 Years |
About the Author
Catherine Newman is the author of Waiting for Birdy, Catastrophic Happiness, and One Mixed-Up Night, and the coauthor of Stitch Camp. She is the etiquette columnist for Real Simple magazine and the editor of the James Beard Award–winning kids’ cooking magazine ChopChop. Newman has contributed to publications including the New York Times, O the Oprah Magazine, and Parents. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, with her family. Visit her at catherinenewmanwriter.com.
Table of Contents
Becoming Your Best Self Other Beings: How to Care for the People, Pets, and Plants in Your Life Saying It Right: How to Be Kind and Get Your Point Across Dirty Things: How to Clean and Care for Your Home Edible Food: How to Make Meals and Find Your Way around the Kitchen You're Wearing That?: How to Clean and Care for Your Clothes Your Two Cents: How to Get, Give, and Spend Money Useful Skills: How to Do Basic Important Things Thank YouCustomer Reviews
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