Mini Manners
by Tanya Napier; illustrated by Airlie Anderson
Every now and then, I come across a book so useful its utility outweighs any other consideration. And any book – or collection of booklets, in this case – that can get my introverted toddler to confidently shout “hello!” or “thank you” in a crowded classroom or playground deserves a gold star of gratitude.
Each box set contains three books and a progress chart with stickers. In the "Little Skills" set, a nameless bunny is put through his paces brushing his teeth, dressing himself or going potty. In "Mini Manners," he masters such rudimentary courtesies as please and thank you, hello and goodbye and the ever-important "sorry."
The lessons are so tactfully imparted, with goofy examples of what NOT to do, that the messages hit home without Mommy having to noodge him every five seconds or order a dozen time outs. My tot wants to do what the bunny does, simple as that.
The few lines that rhyme never rise above the “poo” and “you” variety, and the illustrations of bunny and his animal friends are flat, if bright. But then, how often I forget these books aren’t written with my entertainment in mind.
Note: comes with reward stickers and progress chart.
Rating: *\*\*\
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