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.