Mother Goose Manners

With a sly sense of humor, this book combines the beloved rhymes of Mother Goose with a simple introduction to good manners.  Familiar rhymes are given a twist as the characters, and readers, learn—or are reminded—how to be polite to others.
 

If Jack Sprat and his wife had better table manners, maybe they would have used knives and forks instead of licking the platter clean. And the littlest pig would have been more helpful if he'd helped carry his brother's packages instead of crying wee-wee-wee all the way home. Whimsical illustrations and gatefolds offer both an introduction to good manners and a rousing good time.

Children's Literature

We all know the Mother Goose rhymes, such as "Little Miss Muffet," "Little Jack Horner," and "Jack Sprat." Even though we are very familiar with the originals, we will not be bored by this marvelous book, which gives each poem a fresh twist. The new poems address what each the aforementioned characters and many others could possibly do if they showed manners instead of acting as they did in the original Mother Goose rhymes. Imagination and fun combine to make this book unique and delightful. Each poem has a page that opens up to illustrate good manners. The illustrations are beautifully drawn and realistic. Parents and children will enjoy reading the pictures and guessing what each character should have done. Preschool and kindergarten teachers will take pleasure in sharing this book with their classes. Reviewer: Cathi I. White

Harriet Ziefert has been making magic with words for many years. She is the author of over 200 books for young readers. A mother of two and grandmother of five, she lives in South Orange, New Jersey.

Liz Murphy was born and raised in England and attended the Kingston Art College, where she majored in graphic design. She currently lives with her husband and two sons in Montclair, New Jersey. Liz has illustrated four other picture books for Blue Apple.