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Illustration from Bears Don't Read by Emma Chichester Clark.
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a quick look at some of our most recent reviews (UPDATED 10/1/18)
On Fox's Box (Emilia Zebrowska):
Kirkus Reviews: “The whole crew of animals gathers around in an unnamed celebration—making this book appropriate for discussing myriad milestones with children. There's a lot of learning packed into this little book, making it adaptable to many settings.”
On Mind Your Manners (Nicola Edwards, Feronia Parker Thomas):
Kirkus Reviews: “Rhyming text leads readers through spreads depicting all sorts of creatures living in a not-so-peaceable kingdom until they adopt polite behaviors that make for greater conviviality. … Ensuing spreads encourage polite words such as "please," "thank you," "excuse me," and "sorry," as well as considerate behaviors that include respecting others' personal space, avoiding crude language, never littering, and using good table manners. Throughout, there's mild humor in depictions of misdeeds and comfort in resolutions showing the animals all interacting nicely with each other. A playful guide to etiquette.”
Kirkus Reviews: “The whole crew of animals gathers around in an unnamed celebration—making this book appropriate for discussing myriad milestones with children. There's a lot of learning packed into this little book, making it adaptable to many settings.”
On Mind Your Manners (Nicola Edwards, Feronia Parker Thomas):
Kirkus Reviews: “Rhyming text leads readers through spreads depicting all sorts of creatures living in a not-so-peaceable kingdom until they adopt polite behaviors that make for greater conviviality. … Ensuing spreads encourage polite words such as "please," "thank you," "excuse me," and "sorry," as well as considerate behaviors that include respecting others' personal space, avoiding crude language, never littering, and using good table manners. Throughout, there's mild humor in depictions of misdeeds and comfort in resolutions showing the animals all interacting nicely with each other. A playful guide to etiquette.”