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Synopsis
Kids today need manners more than ever, and Dude, That's Rude! makes it fun and easy to get some. Full-color cartoons and kid-friendly text teach the basics of polite behavior in all kinds of situations-at home, at school, in the bathroom, on the phone, at the mall, and more. Kids learn Power Words to use and P.U. Words to avoid, why their family deserves their best manners, and the essentials of e-tiquette (politeness online). It seems like light reading, but it's serious stuff: Manners are major social skills, and this book gives kids a great start.
Children's Literature
Espeland and Verdick break down the barriers of formal etiquette to help young readers adopt a more mannerly lifestyle. Their conversational writing style will have readers smiling and nodding in agreement as they use everyday examples, include fun puns, incorporate age-appropriate humor, and explain how manners make life better. Chapters include the following mannerly topics: words of politeness, family etiquette, appropriate body language and body manners, dining and phone manners, proper manners to give and receive gifts, etiquette online, and classroom manners. Also included are a manners quiz, quick facts and two regular sidebars: Fancy Pants Manners, helping readers take their etiquette a step further, and Clue 4 U, tips to make everyday etiquette less confusing. Mark s cartoon-like illustrations help explain the scenarios the authors describe and keep the tone light and informal. All in all, this pocket-sized text will appeal to both mannerly-minded and mannerless boys and girls everywhere. Reviewer: Elizabeth Sulock