What Do You Say@@ Dear

Joslin, Sesyle

ISBN 10: 0812431081 ISBN 13: 9780812431087

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 1986

Synopsis

What do you say when: you bump into a crocodile on a crowded city street?a nice gentleman introduces you to a baby elephant?the Queen feeds you so much spaghetti that you don't fit in your chair anymore?This is the funniest book of manners you'll ever read!

About this title

Review:

"You have gone downtown to do some shopping. You are walking backwards, because sometimes you like to, and you bump into a crocodile. What do you say, dear?" This is just one of the delightful hypothetical situations introduced by award-winning author Sesyle Joslin in this "handbook of etiquette for young ladies and gentlemen to be used as a guide for everyday social behavior." Maurice Sendak's quirky, comical illustrations are perfect for this old-fashioned, whimsical guide to manners. First published in 1958, this Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Children's Book is a time- tested, fun way to teach your children important lessons. By the way, "Excuse me" is the proper response to the crocodile above! (Ages 4 to 8)

From the Back Cover:

Delightfully absurd situations and elegant and exceedingly funny illustrations. For this encyclopedia of manners, there is just one thing possible to say and that is, "Thank you, thank you very much."

About this edition

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0812431081
• ISBN 13: 9780812431087
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Sendak Maurice