It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.
Carol McD Wallace
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3
Catalog books
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3
Works
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1996 to 2006
Strongest span
Who This Author Is
Carol McD Wallace writes about family manners and practical etiquette for modern households. Her book Elbows Off the Table, Napkin in the Lap, No Video Games During Dinner offers clear, hands-on guidance for teaching children table manners and respectful behavior without moralizing or unnecessary complexity.
Wallace focuses on everyday routines—mealtime, guest etiquette, and simple rules families can use immediately. Her tone is practical and accessible, aimed at parents and caregivers who want effective, age-appropriate strategies to cultivate polite habits in children.
Best Place To Start
Author At A Glance
Best known for: Contemporary etiquette for families • Practical, clear table manners and social rules • Parenting-focused advice for children’s behavior
Genres and themes: Etiquette • Parenting • Family life • Practical advice
Who this author is best for: Good for parents and caregivers seeking straightforward, no-nonsense guidance on table manners and everyday etiquette for children.
Start with the 1996 guide listed here to see her approachable, example-driven style and practical tips for family routines.
Top Books To Start With
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St Martins Pr • 1996 • standard commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 257 pages.
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Harpercollins • 2006 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2006 • 299 pages.
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The Greatest Baby Name Book Ever Rev Ed
Harpercollins • 2004 • oversized commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2004 • 736 pages.
How The Picks Compare
- Elbows Off the Table, Napkin in the Lap, No Video Games During Dinner: The Modern Guide to Teaching Children Good Manners is the easier short commitment, while Baby Names (Collins Gem): From Aisha to Zander, Mary to Robert...All the Names You'll Ever Need (Collins Gem) asks for more reading time up front.
- Elbows Off the Table, Napkin in the Lap, No Video Games During Dinner: The Modern Guide to Teaching Children Good Manners gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Baby Names (Collins Gem): From Aisha to Zander, Mary to Robert...All the Names You'll Ever Need (Collins Gem) leans later in the catalog.
- The Greatest Baby Name Book Ever Rev Ed is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Elbows Off the Table, Napkin in the Lap, No Video Games During Dinner: The Modern Guide to Teaching Children Good Manners.