How to Be a Person

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 apologising, 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.