Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners [Paperback]

Laurie Keller (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2009 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

“Do not do to others that which would anger you if others did it to you.”
—Socrates (the Greek philosopher), circa 470-399 B.C.

Mr. Rabbit’s new neighbors are Otters.
OTTERS!
But he doesn’t know anything about otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends?
Just treat otters the same way you’d like them to treat you, advises Mr. Owl.

In her smart, playful style Laurie Keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor—simply follow the Golden Rule!

 

Do Unto Otters is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Move over Emily Post: Do Unto Otters is a guide to manners that anyone would be delighted to follow. Here beloved children's author Laurie Keller brings the "Golden Rule" to life in the form of Mr. Rabbit and his new neightbors, the Otters, who animate every page with their well-behaved hijinks, showing kids that a simple "please" or "thank you" goes a long way in making friends. And, as a special treat for Amazon.com customers, Laurie Keller created the four delightful new drawings you'll find below illustrating her unique take on etiquette for the office. Enjoy!

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Amazon.com Exclusive: E-mail "Otter-quette" from Laurie Keller

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Square Fish; First Edition edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312581408
• ISBN-13: 978-0312581404
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Humor > Cats, Dogs & Animals
  • #10 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Situations > Manners
  • #20 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Manners

More About the Author

Laurie Keller is a children's book author and illustrator of 7 books including The Scrambled States of America, Arnie the Doughnut and Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners which was Amazon.com's #1 Editors' Pick on their Best Books of 2007 List. When Laurie isn't busy making books or traveling, she enjoys spending time outdoors at her Michigan home, hiking in the woods, cross-country skiing or splashing in Lake Michigan. You can find out more about Laurie at her website, www.lauriekeller.com. And see attached diagram to learn how to draw Arnie the Doughnut!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You and your child will laugh out loud together, September 9, 2007

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Julie Neal (Sanibel Island, Fla.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners (Hardcover)

I've never seen a better book to introduce children to good manners. This one uses a cute animal premise -- Mr. Rabbit doesn't know how to treat his new neighbors, who are otters -- to build a smart, spirited tale based on the Golden Rule. Each page spread teaches the value of a different type of behavior. One shows how it helps to be friendly, another one honest, another one apologetic. But the book is never preachy, and, in fact, barely serious. There are lots of visual and verbal gags, and the inspired artwork mixes the friendliness of the character designs in the movie Ratatouille with the wackiness of SpongeBob SquarePants.

Designed for years of use, the book has a reinforced binding, and a dust jacket that's printed with the same art as that on the cover itself.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You and your children will love this book., November 12, 2007

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T. Mills "Engineer" (Brevard County, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners (Hardcover)

When I first saw this book I thoroughly enjoyed it, but wasn't sure how my granddaughter (4 years old) would react. Well, she loves it and asks for it over and over. The book is very clever, and has lots of little surprises that aren't immediately noticed, making rereading fun. I highly recommend this book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do Unto Otters, October 29, 2007

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C. Heggestad - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners (Hardcover)

We are absolutely IN LOVE with Laurie Keller's books. We own, and read on a regular basis, each one. The Scrambled States of America, Open Wide Tooth School Inside, Arnie the Donut, Grandpa Gazillions Number Yard have all been favorites in our book collection. Do Unto Otters didn't dissapoint us! What a fun read! My son enjoys the references to other books hidden in the margins and back covers. Thanks Laurie, we can't wait for your next book!!!