How to Speak Politely and Why
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Updated for the 21st century, How to Speak Politely and Why is a picture book with a point: proper speech and good grammar without nagging. It aims to remove “ain’t” and “uh-huh” and “gimme” and “got” and a score of unfortunate nuances by a simple, sure painless and humorous process. In his signature style of amusing stick figure drawings and captions, Leaf makes clear such things as the difference between can and may, and the reason why one does not say “he done it” or “she come.” Exasperated parents (and grandparents) faced with the unpleasant task of dealing with grammatical lapses acquired by their children from (gasp!) their neighbor’s children will be delighted (and relieved) by this veritable “grammar without tears.” Teachers will find it an indispensable ally, and even the culprits themselves—the children—will discover that learning to speak politely and correctly isn’t such a chore after all. Review: Fantastic book! - Fantastic book! So entertaining and chock full of amazing wonderful good character building wisdom. Buy it! You will be glad! Review: This is a great book to read with children - This is a great book to read with children! I am a stickler for good grammar and not using terms such as gonna, or dropping the ing like Sarah Palin when she goes fishin.' This book covers that in a delightful way.
| Best Sellers Rank | #280,013 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #226 in Children's Grammar Books (Books) #449 in Children's Manners Books #1,122 in Children's Values Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 174 Reviews |
C**N
Fantastic book!
Fantastic book! So entertaining and chock full of amazing wonderful good character building wisdom. Buy it! You will be glad!
D**A
This is a great book to read with children
This is a great book to read with children! I am a stickler for good grammar and not using terms such as gonna, or dropping the ing like Sarah Palin when she goes fishin.' This book covers that in a delightful way.
D**9
Teaches proper speech etiquette! Definitely worth the purchase and read very often!!
This book goes over proper speech and why. It’s a bit tricky for younger kids so I improvise with my own explainations but definitely worth the purchase! This is that book that keeps being read over and over because I want my son to understand the difference between using a double negative and other severe speech No-no’s. This is that type of lesson book that lasts a literal lifetime
S**S
Music to my ears
It is always refreshing to be in the company of a child with polite verbal manners. This is, of course, true for adults, as well. How to Speak Politely and Why, is very helpful to those a bit confused with proper speech etiquette. Perhaps this book is a beginning in keeping it from becoming a lost art. While reading it with fun, it could become a valuable tool for your childs entire life.
W**W
Everyone should read this
It is increasingly important that children learn how to communicate. In this day and age where fewer and fewer people actually use manners and understand the difference between good/well and can/may, this is a simple way of explaining how to speak to other people. My child has read this book (and the other three in the series that we own) several times. I've definitely noticed an improvement in speech! The illustrations are cute and even I, as an adult, learned a thing or two!
K**Y
I thoroughy enjoyed all of these books.
Do I really need to explain why this is a five star book? Common courtesies that are no longer taught much in families or in schools are what this book is all about. It is simple, fun to read and absolutely needed in this self-serving culture of ours. It has no politically correct agenda to push, just speak and behave politely, you know, treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. Buy several and pass them out.
V**8
Really useful book for all ages
Such a cute book. Really helpful and cute way to teach children manners
E**S
Love it
I love books that I can read to my children and can enjoy them myself. I have been homeschooling for 15 years. This may be the best grammar book I have used. Even I UNDERSTAND the difference between using CAN and MAY now. And my children will say it to each other when they use the wrong work. Hurray!
M**A
Love it!
My 5 year old son loves this book! The drawing are so funny too. It's is the funniest and cutest way on how to speak politely and why
C**T
A must for any family.
The best book you can buy for any child. Puts the activity of being polite into a fun process. Buy it and read it to your children its surprising how much children want to be polite.
C**Y
Five Stars
satisfied with service and product.
A**R
Nice book
Great books
C**Y
Four Stars
Great
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