Special Selections from Perrot's Youth Services Staff
September 2008
*BURP!* Oh my, excuse me!
This month, read all about how to be polite, and well... how to be wild boar-ish.
Take a look:
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Meet Wild Boars by Meg Rosoff, illustrated by Sophie Blackall E ROSOF
They are rude. They are naughty. They are horrid. They are boars. Wild boars. Boris, Morris, Horace, and Doris have few redeeming qualities. . . well, they have none, actually. Morris will stomp on your treats with his beastly feet, Horace will make nasty smells, and Doris may even eat your stuffed animals!
-Mrs. K.
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May I Bring a Friend? by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers, illustrated by Beni Montresor
A very polite little boy brings many interesting friends to dine with a gracious King and Queen in this rhyming story that shows how far manners can get you.
-Miriam
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The Three Silly Girls Grubb written and illustrated by John and Ann Hassett EASY J 398.2 THREE Ugly-Boy Bobby eats bugs, throws stones at cats, and drinks from mud puddles. But it's when he eats the sisters' jelly donuts that the real trouble begins! -Mrs. Kennedy
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Elbert's Bad Word by Audrey Wood, illustrated by Audrey and Don Wood E WOOD
A picture book certain to tickle anyone who has ever been shocked to hear a child utter a bad word in polite company. Elbert’s cure provides an ingenious solution.
-Mrs. Mac
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Please Is a Good Word to Say by Barbara Joosse, illustrated by Jennifer Plecas E JOOSS “Please is a good word to say. When you say it, it puts a smile on your words.” Some other good words are: excuse me, thank you, and I’m sorry. This breezily charming picture book also covers compliments, telephone manners, helping, and listening to others-- little curly-haired Harriet and her small bunny will be your guides! -Vicky
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The Book of Time Outs: A Mostly True History of the World's Biggest Troublemakers written and illustrated by Deb Lucke J 920 LUCKE Since the beginning of time, adults have been making rules and children have been breaking them. Deb Lucke has compiled tales of some of the more famous people in history doing just that! It isn't always easy to have good manners, and perhaps the world wouldn't be quite the same if we always were on our best behavior. -Dawn
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Emily's Magic Words: Please, Thank You, and More by Cindy Post Senning and Peggy Post, illustrated by Leo Landry E POST It takes only a few magic words to have good manners. Let "please," "thank you," and "excuse me" act as your magic wand. Just by waving around these simple phrases, you can open doors, bring smiles to faces, and make friends! -Barbara
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