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engpunk77's review against another edition
5.0
I highly recommend this book to mothers of 4-6 year-olds. It's a hilarious way to teach (review) manners.
yeahdeadslow's review against another edition
4.0
...And goodreads reunites me with yet another forgotten book from my childhood!
(I love you, goodreads.)
(I love you, goodreads.)
kesterbird's review against another edition
5.0
An entirely necessary and practical book for anyone hoping to enter proper society.
chara71613's review
4.0
This is a hilarious way to teach kids manners and it has the most bizarre scenarios. As a kid, I don't believe I appreciate it as much as I currently do. But, now I understand it better and I find it delightful.
The pictures add to the story, and they give the visual that cements the bizareness of it all. It is completely entertaining read.
The pictures add to the story, and they give the visual that cements the bizareness of it all. It is completely entertaining read.
booksaremagic's review
4.0
We loved this book. I am the mother of two boys who are confident that they know the right way to do everything (7 and 4). Therefore, they do not need a manners book, Mo-om. But they were very open to guessing what to do in the case that you are picking columbines outside a castle's gates and a fierce dragon arrives on the scene, at which time "a brave knight gallops up and cuts off the dragon's head.
What do you say, dear?"
What do you say, dear?"
luann's review
4.0
As always, Maurice Sendak's illustrations are PERFECT! Their whimsical nature pairs perfectly with the text in this book. The subtitle for this is "A book of manners for all occasions." Once you've read it, you know that Sesyle Joslin really meant ALL occasions - even very unlikely occasions! For example: "You are at the Princess' ball, and she is telling you a secret, but her orchestra of bears is making such a fearful lot of noise you cannot hear what she is saying. What do you say, dear?" And of course, the answer is: "I beg your pardon." :) Such a fun way to learn proper manners for ALL occasions. Every child should read this book at least once!
Note: At my public library, this book is part of a kit which comes with an audio cassette of the story. There were two narrators, a man and a woman, who each did a fantastic job with their parts. I particularly liked the cowboy's accent.
Note: At my public library, this book is part of a kit which comes with an audio cassette of the story. There were two narrators, a man and a woman, who each did a fantastic job with their parts. I particularly liked the cowboy's accent.
satyridae's review
4.0
I adore this book! I just found a copy at a church sale last week. I had to buy it. It's just as warm and funny as I remember.
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