Etiquette for Little Folks

audiobook

Etiquette for Little Folks

by Mrs. Henry S. Mackarness

EN·~28 minutes·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
1

ETIQUETTE FOR LITTLE FOLKS.

0:23
2

RULES FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR AT HOME.

1:29
3

AT TABLE.

3:05
4

AMONG OTHER CHILDREN.

1:06
5

IN SCHOOL.

0:54
6

AT CHURCH.

0:52
7

IN THE STREET.

1:14
8

TO YOUR PARENTS.

1:23
9

TO SUPERIORS.

2:09
10

TO EQUALS.

0:32

Description

This compact guide presents a thoughtful collection of manners designed especially for young readers. It walks a child through everyday situations—entering a home, greeting elders, and interacting with siblings—using clear, step‑by‑step instructions. The rules are phrased in gentle language that encourages respect, patience, and quiet confidence without sounding punitive.

Beyond the home, the book offers detailed table etiquette—from washing hands before meals to speaking softly and serving oneself modestly—helping children develop poise at family gatherings. Its Victorian‑era tone lends a charming historical flavor, yet the advice remains practical for modern households. Parents will find it a useful reference for teaching civility while preserving a sense of polite tradition.

Listening to the instructions allows children to absorb the rhythm of proper conduct, turning moral lessons into an engaging auditory experience. The concise format makes it easy to revisit favorite sections whenever a gentle reminder is needed.

Collections

Browse all

Details

Language

en

Duration

~28 minutes (26K characters)

Series

Susie Sunbeam's Series

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: G. W. Cottrell, Publisher,1856.

Credits

Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2022-03-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mrs. Henry S. Mackarness

Mrs. Henry S. Mackarness

1826–1881

A prolific Victorian writer, she published novels, moral tales, and children's books that aimed to entertain while gently teaching manners and character. Writing under the name Mrs. Henry S. Mackarness, she was part of a literary family and drew early inspiration from Charles Dickens.

View all books

You may also like