
ETIQUETTE FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
RULES FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR AT HOME.
AT TABLE.
AMONG OTHER CHILDREN.
IN SCHOOL.
AT CHURCH.
IN THE STREET.
TO YOUR PARENTS.
TO SUPERIORS.
TO EQUALS.
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.
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.

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
by Herodotus

by Maria Edgeworth

by Ernest Thompson Seton

by James Otis

by John Bennett

by Louisa May Alcott

by Mary Macgregor

by Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt