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Manners Can Be Fun [Hardcover]

Munro Leaf
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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Book Description

May 1, 2004 4 - 8 years
If we want something
we
say
PLEASE
We say THANK YOU
if you help us or
give us something or
do things for us.
Before we leave the table
we ask if
we
may
be
excused.
And say THANK YOU
if we are told we may.

Continuing the success of How to Behave and Why-with hundreds of thousands of copies sold, 50,000 in the last year and a half alone!-comes another gem from the trove of Munro Leaf.

Considered his second most popular book, Manners Can Be Fun was first published in 1936 and is among Munro Leaf's acclaimed "Fun" series, which includes Grammar, Reading, and History. In his signature style of stick-figure illustrations and wholesome text, this charming guide, in which courtesy does not have to be a chore or a response to scolding, makes manners a delight to learn. With such characters as the Mefirsts and the Whineys, children can laugh while absorbing the elementary rules of thoughtfulness and etiquette. To listen, cooperate, act graciously, and share, among others, are invaluable lessons that should never be underestimated, and that help make happy, well-adjusted, and secure children who will one day grow up to be happy, well-adjusted, and secure adults.

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About the Author

Munro Leaf is the author and illustrator of numerous children's books. He is best known for The Story of Ferdinand, first published in 1936 and a bestseller ever since.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  • Hardcover: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Universe; Reprint. edition (May 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0789310619
  • ISBN-13: 978-0789310613
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.5 x 9.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Munro Leaf is best known for the Story of Ferdinand, first published in 1936 and a bestseller ever since. He died in 1976 at the age of 71.

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
I hope to purchase more books by Munro Leaf. Elaine Blue  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
My 8 year old absolutely LOVES to read this book! Txcoyote  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Manners CAN be fun (and funny!) August 2, 2004
By Alleeum
Format:Hardcover
Oh, how I have missed this book. My grandmother passed my mother's edition on to me when I was little, and its illustrations and funny stories have stayed with me all this time. I was heartbroken when I lost it, but as I didn't know the title or the author, I wasn't able to find it anywhere. This reprint has made me SO happy!
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars loved it but something is missing December 25, 2004
By May May
Format:Hardcover
I was so happy to see this book back in publication. I remember it VERY well, but when I bought my new copy for my kids, there seems to be a page or two missing!!! Something happened to The Burpers, The Coughers and the Sneezers!!! The pages that said "Be Kind to Animals, They Have Feelings,Too" was in the middle of the book instead of at teh end, and there were pages at the end to put notes of "my own manners" and I don't remember those pages ever being there before.

I miss the Burpers, etc. I should notify the publisher, too.

But still, this book is wonderful.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Mr. Leaf's book was one of the cornerstones of our household, and my brother and I were constantly instructed to "sit down and read the manner's book." This book is very easy for children to comprehend, and it is an excelent way for parents to get their kids to a more "civil" state. I still love this book!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Too Preachy and Bad Illustrations
I love books on manners and as soon as I learned about this classic series on manners and behavior by Munro Leaf, I ordered Manners Can Be Fun and How to Behave and Why right away. Read more
Published 1 month ago by E. Chang
5.0 out of 5 stars A group of 4 year olds LOVED it
There is nothing not to love about this book. After my husband read it to my daughter's class, the teacher's ordered one.
Published 2 months ago by templeton
5.0 out of 5 stars All of the books in this series are excellent!
The lessons in the books of this series are classic,timeless and very much needed at this time. I wish every parent would read them to their children.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. K. Young
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing How Enjoyable
My 8 year old absolutely LOVES to read this book! We also have the other, How to Behave and Why!
Published 4 months ago by Txcoyote
5.0 out of 5 stars They are learning to say Please!
I owned MANNERS CAN BE FUN as a youngster.
I don't know what happened to it, but as the grandchildren came along I realized that this was something they can use. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Lee Riley
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book No Matter How Old
My kids have loved reading this book for many years. If you start reading to them at a young age, the content (humorous at times!) is just understood instead of questioned. Read more
Published 23 months ago by K. Groh
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand for young tots.
Let's be honest, nothing makes us parents cringe more than seeing our tots behave poorly in public. Whether or not we are being judged, we feel like it is a reflection of our... Read more
Published on June 22, 2010 by Kelly T. Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone Can Use A Little Assistance With Manners
"Manners Can Be Fun" covers basics like introductions, please and thank you, being responsible in the home you live in and table manners. Read more
Published on January 28, 2010 by Lisa Plancich
5.0 out of 5 stars useful for great self learning
the book was purchased for my grand daughter who is 6yr. she read and enjoyed and almost instantly internalized . she was so excited that she read it to her dad and appreciated . Read more
Published on December 19, 2009 by jaisadguru
5.0 out of 5 stars Manners Are Us
I have just recently started collecting children's books, which I plan on reading to my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Read more
Published on August 4, 2009 by B. Davis
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