Politeness story for kids
Barnaby and Bea's Market Day
Ages 3 to 10
About 3 minutes
By CJ Coop
Politeness
What is this story about?
Barnaby and Bea's Market Day is a gentle TinyTales Land story for children that explores politeness. Through gentle greetings and patient requests, Barnaby and Bea show that politeness can soften tempers and inspire others to speak kindly. Families can read it together at bedtime, during quiet time or as a starting point for a calm conversation about the choices and feelings in the story.
What can children learn from this story?
This story teaches children that simple courtesies, please, thank you, and a calm voice, create a more welcoming community.
Talk about the story together
How did Barnaby and Bea change the mood of the market?