How to Be a Person - 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn before You're Grown Up

“Kids will delight in this witty, clear, and fun-to-read handbook." -- Dr. Lisa Damour, best-selling author of Untangled and Under Pressure

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.

 Reviews---

“An illustrated guide that teaches tweens (who aren't eager to learn anything from you) life skills such as managing money, doing the dishes, and addressing an envelope.”— Parents

“Geared toward kids — but honestly, everyone in the house should brush up on these cleaning and life skills.” — Real Simple

Age - 9+
Grade - 4th+
Author - Catherine Newman
Format - Paperback
Pages - 160
Dimensions - 6.5 x 0.5 x 8.9 inches