Dude, That's Rude!: (Get Some Manners) (Laugh & Learn) [Paperback]

Pamela Espeland (Author), Elizabeth Verdick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2007 | Age Range: 8 and up | Series: Laugh & Learn

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

iParenting Media Award Winner: Excellent Product for 2007

“Boys will love this! Rather than getting yelled or preached at, this book takes a fun look at typical forms of rudeness and makes them totally uncool. Being polite, kind to others, is a first step in helping a child walk the talk of social justice.”—Reach and Teach

“In a humorous but informative fashion, Dude, That’s Rude! will provide kids with the necessary do’s and don’ts of good manners, the reasons why they are important, and lots of effective ‘smooth moves’ for sticky situations.”—Sally Hengeveld, librarian, The Stratford Gazette

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iParenting Media Awards Winner: Excellent Product for 2007

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Product Details

• Age Range: 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (January 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575422336
• ISBN-13: 978-1575422336
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.3 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,652 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Manners
  • #76 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Friendship

More About the Author

Pamela Espeland has written many books for children and teens. Pamela is the coauthor (with Peter L. Benson and Judy Galbraith) of What Kids Need to Succeed and What Teens Need to Succeed and the author of Succeed Every Day, all based on the Developmental Assets. Pamela lives in Minnesota.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and hilarious February 22, 2007

By T.S. Fischer

Format:Paperback

This book was perfect for my 9-year-old, who really enjoyed the funny sections but also learned a lot from the informative text. It covers everything - from cell phones to dinner table manners to even "fartiquette" - and has full-color art as well so it was fun shared reading. An excellent resource for easing kids' fears about social situations and for promoting mannered behavior in today's kids.

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Funny! April 10, 2007

By S. Sutton

Format:Paperback

I have two boys, ages 10 & 12, and they got a real kick out of this book. I did too! It is a good overview of manners of all kinds, but in a humorous setting. I would recommend it to anyone with kids who need a "brush up" on manners. Very well written.

43 of 45 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Manners Are Still Important August 29, 2009

By B. Davis

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Did you know that 8 out of 10 adults say that a lack of manners is a serious problem today? I will certainly say, "I'm one of those 8 out of 10." When I was a pre-teen my mother gave me a book on manners and insisted I read it. That was several years ago and society has changed a lot since then, but knowing how to act right and respect others is still important.

Recently, I found this little book, Dude, That's Rude, on Amazon and thought how much fun it would be to review it on my children's book blog. So I ordered it and I wasn't disappointed. It may not be Amy Vanderbilt, but it's "way cool" and gets the good manners point across to children and adults alike.

The illustrations alone will hold anyone's attention, and the way good manners are presented by the written word speaks to both pre-teens and teens. It addresses everyday issues like: power words and words that show you might be a clod; how to treat one's family; good school manners; and even mall manners. It discusses just about anything a kid needs to know about social skills.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and will suggest it to my readers, family members, and friends.