For partners and educators

Little friendship skills to practice together.

Rhyming stories and practical activities for ages 3 to 6, with seven memorable characters and Two Little Steps.

Try a free activity Explore a partnership
The whole Manners Crew holding hands: Mouth, Eye, Nose, Hand, Heart, Ear and Foot
A real spread from The Mouth Who Learned to Listen: Mouth talks while Eye waits for a turn
  1. 1Read a familiar situation.
  2. 2Try two little steps.
  3. 3Practice again through play.
Free, no signup

Try a little friendship practice.

A five-minute activity for children ages 3 to 6 and their grown-ups. Six printable pages.

Four pages from the free trial: the cover, Show Me Your Way, Borrow and Return, and Try It With Your Own Things
  • No reading needed
  • Point, talk or act
  • Prints on A4 or US Letter
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For one household or one educator’s own classroom. Please don’t sell, upload or share the file. To share it, link to this page.

The stories

Four books, four friendship skills.

Cover of The Mouth Who Learned to Listen
Book 1

The Mouth Who Learned to Listen

Taking turns and making room for a friend.

STOPLISTEN
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Cover of The Eye Who Learned to Notice
Book 2

The Eye Who Learned to Notice

Noticing when a friend needs you.

FREEZEFOCUS
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Cover of The Nose Who Learned to Ask First
Book 3

The Nose Who Learned to Ask First

Asking first and giving a friend space.

ASKWAIT
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Cover of The Hand Who Learned to Make It Right
Book 4 Coming soon

The Hand Who Learned to Make It Right

Caring for a friend after a mistake.

CAREREPAIR
Coming soon to Amazon
A page from the activity book: Show Me Your Way
Activity book In production

The Feelings and Friendship Activity Book

Fifty activities that bring the stories into everyday play. The free trial above includes two of them.

How it looks

Borrow and return, in three pictures.

Nose asks Hand to borrow an orange crayon. Hand says yes.
1. Ask“May I borrow your orange crayon?” “Yes. Bring it back when you finish.”
Nose draws with the borrowed crayon next to Hand
2. Use it as agreedNose draws with the borrowed crayon.
Nose hands the crayon back to Hand
3. Return“Here it is. Thank you.”

A grown-up reads the words and shows it first. Children point, talk or act it out, then swap roles if they want to.

Work together

Three ways to work with us.

No fees either way. You choose what fits, and your opinion stays yours.

Product trial

For
Parents, educators and picture book accounts.
You get
The free activity, or a complimentary book.
We ask
Nothing. No post and no review. Feedback is welcome.
Ask for a trial

Product exchange

For
Creators whose audience includes parents or teachers of children aged 3 to 6.
You get
A complimentary book and the matching printable.
We ask
One honest story mention, clearly marked as an ad. Mixed or negative views are fine.
Ask about an exchange

Educator pilot

For
Early years educators.
You get
Classroom activities to try over two weeks.
We ask
Short feedback on what worked and what was unclear.
Join the pilot

We never ask for an Amazon review.

About

Made in Brisbane, Australia.

The Manners Crew is an independent series of rhyming picture books and activities for ages 3 to 6. Meet seven little characters learning big friendship skills. Each story pairs a familiar childhood situation with two practical steps to try together, while making room for children’s feelings, strengths and choices.

Questions

What ages is it for?

Children ages 3 to 6, with a grown-up. Younger children can point at the pictures; older children can act it out.

Does a grown-up need to help?

Yes. A grown-up reads the words and tries each activity first. Children don’t need to read.

Do I need the books for the free activity?

No. The free activity works on its own. The books add the full stories behind each pair of steps.

Can I use it in my classroom?

Yes, in your own classroom. Please don’t upload or share the file. Link to this page instead so others can download their own copy.

How do collaborations work?

Tell us which option fits. We agree the details before anything is sent, including whether postage is covered. There is no cash fee. If you share content in exchange for a product, it needs a clear ad disclosure, and your honest opinion is welcome.

How do I contact you?

Email hello@themannerscrew.com. Read how we handle your details in our privacy policy. An enquiry never adds you to a newsletter.

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