Excuse Me!: A Little Book of Manners
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • GOOD MANNERS BOOK
  • good start
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Nothing like a toddler who has manners
  • SIMPLE--CUTE--PERFECT FOR TODDLERS!
Excuse Me!: A Little Book of Manners

Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0448425858

Book Description

"Please" and "thank you" are fun and easy to remember with Excuse Me!. Simple and repetitive, it's the perfect way to introduce those magic words that all little ones should know. From burping to breaking a sibling's toy, toddlers will love seeing these appealing babies in situations they know all about, and they'll have fun lifting the flaps to discover the right words to say-"Excuse me!" and "I'm sorry!"

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars GOOD MANNERS BOOK.......2007-10-14

GOOD MANNERS BOOK. HOWEVER, THERE'S A PAGE ABOUT NOT WANTING PEAS FOR BREAKFAST. WE JUST CHANGE THE WORDS WHEN WE READ IT TO HER. THE REST OF THE BOOK IS GREAT. MY DAUGHTER ENJOYS READING THE BOOK OVER AND OVER!

5 out of 5 stars good start.......2007-09-15

we learned the book by heart and have been using the words in our daily life, beautiful book, awsome drawings, very interesting, and is on our daily reading list.

4 out of 5 stars Positive reinforcement.......2007-08-22

I agree that there is nothing more heart warming than a polite little toddler. The illustrations are a colorful blend of good behavior. Although I believe the best way to teach a child is to lead by example, this book is a fun reminder of good manners!

4 out of 5 stars Nothing like a toddler who has manners.......2007-07-22

Don't have time to put your darling little one in a dress and pig tails? No problem, there is nothing cuter then a toddler with manners. When my daughter says "Thank you" to waiters, or "Your welcome" to a thank you, or "I bupped mama, suse me." it melts hearts! The most amazing one of all is "Bess you!" when she hears a sneeze. I won't fully credit this book for that, but it is wonderful reinforcement. She loves knowing the answers on the other side of the page. If you are into manners, get this book. There is nothing more precious then a polite toddler. (It doesn't mean they will start listening)

5 out of 5 stars SIMPLE--CUTE--PERFECT FOR TODDLERS!.......2007-06-15

I was excited to see how simple it was, and am hoping my little ones will focus on the manners! Very large letters, for easy teaching!!
The Little Book of Etiquette (Miniature Editions)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • tiny but thorough and complete
  • Delightful
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The Little Book of Etiquette (Miniature Editions)
Dorothea Johnson
Manufacturer: Running Press Book Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0762400099

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars tiny but thorough and complete.......2007-05-12

I bought this book for my daughter and she really enjoyed it and found it very useful. She has a European boyfriend and they dine out nearly every night. She really appreciated this book

5 out of 5 stars Delightful.......2007-04-07

I received this charming "little" book as a Christmas gift a few years ago. My friend and her husband had taken note that I like etiquette books, and they kindly added to my collection. But this book isn't the heavy, voluminous Amy Vanderbilt/Emily Post for my coffee-table-only book. This book couldn't be more portable and is chocked full of great information. Do you know the differences between Service a la Francaise, Service a la Russe, Service a L'Anglaise, and Restaurant/American Style forms of food presentation? I certainly didn't!

(The author, etiquette guru Dorothea Johnson, is the grandmother of Liv Tyler. How cool!)

Although I love etiquette books, I'm the first to admit that I don't follow etiquette guidelines to a T (especially in casual company--I'd look a little odd if I did!), and my manners, while decent, are far from perfect.

As an aside, my sister had a hearty laugh when I told her I had started reading etiquette books (my first etiquette book was Etiquette Grrls: Things You Need to be Told). She said, "But you're a Crane. Why would you read an etiquette book?" (It's a family joke that the Crane side of my family is known to be more than a little crude, while my mom's side is the more refined. Luckily, my sister and I have our mom's side to somewhat offset the Crane genes :-)

4 out of 5 stars Little Book of Etiquette.......2005-10-11

When I first saw the book I started laughing. I didn't realize the book was going to be so small. When it says a "little book" it means a little book. Once I started reading the book I was amazed. All the little no-no's, I was doing. I even did a class presentation based on dining etiquette, and I used pointers from the book for a hands-on demostration. Our grouped received an A+ on our presentation. Many of my class mates have also ordered this book as well. I really wanted to know more about dining etiquette and this book did the trick.

4 out of 5 stars A little book offers much!.......2000-03-29

This book is very handy in assisting our more modern society with the fine details of everyday dining. There are eight chapters dealing with subjects such as dos and don'ts, table talk, the business meal, eating various foods, a step-by-step explanation of meal courses, forms of service, and more. I love pages 26-27 -- they are probably the higlight of the book: a graphic display of a formal place setting. It is amazing that so much information is presented in such a small book, yet it is not difficult to read. Questions, both large and small, are answered in the first chapter, and the rest of the book gives wonderful detailed information, descriptions and examples.

I purchased these books for use with the college scholars I assist on our campus. The miniature size is handy, yet may not be well-received by men who, like the women, enjoy receiving this information. I recommend this book without hesitation, especially when given as a gift to our younger generation.
A Little Book of Manners: Courtesy & Kindness for Young Ladies
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great book
  • Sensitivity in text and illustrations = charming book
  • I wish she would write a book for boys too.
  • Lovely and effective!
  • The girls loved it!
A Little Book of Manners: Courtesy & Kindness for Young Ladies
Emilie Barnes , and Anne Christian Buchanan
Manufacturer: Harvest House Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1565076788

Book Description

Following in the footsteps of the popular Let’s Have a Tea Party! Book, Emilie Barnes introduces children to good manners. Fascinating facts explain why we follow certain rules, and helpful hints demonstrate courtesy in a child–friendly way.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great book.......2004-12-21

This is a very cute book. It is more for older kids than preschoolers (I bought it for my daughter who is 8) It was worth the money and my daughter enjoyed it very very much, she even brought it to school and the teacher loved it as well.

5 out of 5 stars Sensitivity in text and illustrations = charming book.......2002-07-05

Dear Ms. Barnes,

Thank you so very much for A LITTLE BOOK OF MANNERS: COURTESY AND KINDNESS FOR YOUNG LADIES. It has made all the difference in our lives.

One evening my husband and I experienced one of the most embarrassing moments of our entire lives when we took our granddaughters out to dinner. I suddenly realized that they simply had not been taught some pretty basic manners. Modern parents are so busy with two careers and hectic schedules, I suppose.

Imagine how thrilled I was to find this book and how even more delighted to discover that when they read it, both girls took the lessons to heart and began to practice them. It saved me the further embarrassment of telling their parents about the painful incident. You back me up on that one: "Don't point out other people's bad manners," -- remember? Of course, grandmothers have special advantages in that area, but tact and sometimes even reticence is often the better part of valor.

"Five good reasons to write thank you notes!" and
"The heart of all good manners is the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." What brave and wonderful things to write to youngsters in a society that sneers at manners and religion as "sentimental" and "old-fashioned."

Because of the lessons here -- from thank you notes to how to entertain friends to telephone manners to introductions and party manners and more -- we are now proud to take the girls anywhere. Their introductions (which we had fun practicing) are truly graceful.

Another very important point you make is to treat brothers and sisters like friends. That is, with respect. Practicing that one little idea can change the entire atmosphere in a home.

Thank you, Emilie Barnes, for a very important book. This one was so successful for us that I bought the companion volume, A LITTLE BOOK OF MANNERS FOR BOYS and look forward to seeing equally triumphant results among our grandsons.

Michel Sparks's illustrations are colorful and delightfully whimsical. The visual appeal and emphasis they add to the text makes this a very special book indeed.

Thank you again for the lovely and sensitive addition to our children's library and to our lives.

5 out of 5 stars I wish she would write a book for boys too........2000-07-15

Excuse me, could I please tell you about a book I just read? Well, this is what Emilie Marie would say if she could walk off the pages and into your life. She also believes that the heart of all good manners is the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This is a little girl you would happily invite over for a tea party!

This is just an enchanting book for helping young ladies learn courtesy and kindness. Emilie Marie introduces herself in a most polite way, then explains how her Aunt Evelyn has been helping her practice her manners.

This book helps girls to learn how to meet people, shake hands, answer the phone, be a good friend and so much more. I loved the section on the heart of Good Manners. I must say we adults could learn a few things from this book. Emilie Marie learns how to write thank you notes and how to answer invitations to a party.

To give this book to a little girl is also a way to give the gift of happiness to all those who know her. Michal Sparks has illustrated the pink and yellow pages in the most charming way possible. The blue bow on the cover is just adorable.

Thank you for reading my review and I really hope you will buy this book for someone you know. I bought it for my nieces and they love it. I must say they are turning out to be polite little ladies themselves.

It was so nice to meet you.

4 out of 5 stars Lovely and effective!.......2000-05-30

My child went from exhibiting the most atrocious of table manners to conducting herself at table with perfect grace! After reading this book, she was eager for opportunities to practice her new manners on the telephone and at the table. Knowing "the rules" made her feel confident. Framing the need to be respectful of grown-ups as an issue of manners rather than power has made her rethink her behavior at school as well. Granted, this book takes an old-fashioned approach to proper behaviors (it is, for example, gender-specific, as the title clearly shows), but it has affected the way my behavior-challenged 6-year-old (though it's geared toward a slightly older audience) thinks about her actions. The illustrations are beautiful, and the prose -- from the perspective of a fictive childhood Emilie Barnes -- engages the socially-conscious child's mind. I only wish there were more, and that boys could be privy to this way of thinking about social interactions as well.

5 out of 5 stars The girls loved it!.......2000-03-18

Manners are such a lost art! I used this well-written (and very cute) book to teach a class on manners to a group of girls. Needless to say, they had a blast while learning valuable information. I would highly recommend it for the little girls in your life.
George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation (Little Books of Wisdom)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Disappointing
  • Ageless advice for "civil" conduct.
  • Freely available
  • THIS costs ten bucks?!
  • A Guide for the Ages
George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation (Little Books of Wisdom)
George Washington
Manufacturer: Applewood Books
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ASIN: 155709103X

Book Description

Here are the 110 rules which George Washington copied into his early notebooks and lived by all his life--from such rules as "Spit not in the fire" to "Sleep not when others speak."

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2007-05-14

Very small, 6" x 3.5" maybe 30 pages. Should be descibed and a hard cover pamphlet.

4 out of 5 stars Ageless advice for "civil" conduct........2003-11-23

Whether this little 30 page book is worth the price or whether George Washington copied these as a penmanship excercise from an english translation of some 16th century French Jesuit writings is immaterial.

After you read these "Rules of Civility" you will feel like carrying this little red book around with you and handing it to rude people to read Rule # 1 "Every action done in company aught to be with some sign of respect to those that are present."

How can our kids and grandkids get exposed to this kind of thinking?

1 out of 5 stars Freely available.......2002-07-06

George Washington is one of few people in the history of the world to lead a major revolution for freedom and then not "betray the revolution". For that we owe him all the reverence he gets and then some. But as to his being some sort of brilliant 14-year old with these tremendous insights, it's not correct. Washington copied these rules from a translation of a work produced in the 1500's by Jesuits. The Jesuits actually had a few more. Unfortunately, we can't really give him credit for recognizing the importance of the rules and feeling a need to copy them - the copy was most likely assigned as an exercise in penmanship.

BTW, the rules are available all over the web for free.

3 out of 5 stars THIS costs ten bucks?!.......2001-11-03

Let me first say that I'm a George Washington fan. I've read a few biographies of "the first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen," and was excited to find this work was available in Amazon.com. Not only would I own the only book Washington ever wrote (although it was written at age 14 and was supposed to be a personal list of do's and do not's, not a book), but I would gain valuable insight into Washington's personal mannerisms as he consulted his old list frequently.

I suppose it's my fault for not carefully reading the info that Amazon.com posted. The book is a whopping 30 pages and has 110 Rules, many of which consist of only one sentence. Furthermore, most of the Rules are things that we do without thinking. One rule advises the reader not to speak "with meat in your mouth" or "Put not off your clothes in the presence of others, nor go out of your chamber half dressed." If you regularly discuss current events while a chicken leg is dangling from your teeth or serve a cold beer in your underware (unless, of course, you work at a gentleman's club), you might benefit from this book.

But I weakly attempt humor. Most of the rules, while they are common sense, remind us of how we, over 225 years later, should interact with people. Other rules advise us not to give medical advice to friends if we're not a doctor, you frustrate the sick. Don't be too hasty to spread news of someone else's misfortunes. In a business relationship, make conversation quick and to the point, yet not cold or unpleasant. While I admit that a few (five, maybe) are very outdated, many of these rules are very useful. The small size of the book allows for it to be carried in a purse or briefcase easily so that you can frequently look at it. In sum, if you have the money to burn, I say, get the book. It's helpful and insightful. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't get it as I don't think it's worth the money.

5 out of 5 stars A Guide for the Ages.......2001-07-05

I am writing this on America's 225th birthday. Considering the Father of Our Country's intellect--generously displayed in this slim volume, it's no wondered that America has endured the hard times and prospered so majestically. A few of his rules of civility may seem archaic; "spit not in the fire" discusses an issue that most would agree is not a teeming controversy in the 21st century. Most, though, are as timely as they are sapient. From friendliness, "let your countenance be pleasant," to respectfulness, "turn not your back to others," to the profound, "when a man does all he can though it succeeds not well, blame not him that did it," what George Washington termed rules of civility are truly words of wisdom to live by.

It is staggering to contemplate that a fourteen-year-old boy composed these perspicuous aphorisms. Yet, as the extraordinary man George Washington became later suggested, he was no ordinary fourteen-year-old either.
A Little Book of Manners for Boys: A Game Plan for Getting Along with Others
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A book boys enjoy reading
  • Etiquette for boys
  • Worth buying for 6-8 year olds
  • Fab-u-lous Book to get Sons Interested in Manners. "What's manners, Mom?"
  • Leave this around the house
A Little Book of Manners for Boys: A Game Plan for Getting Along with Others
Bob Barnes , and Emilie Barnes
Manufacturer: Harvest House Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0736901280

Book Description

Following up the popular title for girls, A Little Book of Manners, Bob and Emilie Barnes show special little boys in your life how good sportsmanship, table manners, and appropriate language create happy times. Lively illustrations by artist Michal Sparks will captivate your favorite little gentleman in the making.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A book boys enjoy reading.......2007-08-14

My sons are now 9 1/2, and discovered this book in their home library recently. I bought it three years ago, but they weren't too interested in it then. They LOVE the examples of what NOT to do/say, and it helps them remember the RIGHT thing to do/say. When we encounter a situation mentioned in the book, they recite the wrong and right approaches. They each read it independently, and we have 'reading time' when I read one chapter to them each evening (at their request!). The book also points out that there are times and places when it's ok to be a little gross among friends, but warns to look out for signs that you may have gone too far. It's good reinforcement to have someone other than parents making the same points about how to get along with others.

5 out of 5 stars Etiquette for boys.......2007-05-14

Very well written. This book is more than just "good manners," but how to get along with others. Boys tend to resort to tough talk & rough behavior to establish respect. This book provides so many other, more civilized and mature options. I am glad to see this effort being made to increase the repertoire of actions available to our sons. It makes me hopeful that it will help reduce the violence among young men. It swritten in a way that would appeal to a young reader: not preachy.

4 out of 5 stars Worth buying for 6-8 year olds.......2006-11-16

Really taught great things for children 6-8. For anyone older than that, it was a bit too young.

5 out of 5 stars Fab-u-lous Book to get Sons Interested in Manners. "What's manners, Mom?".......2005-11-10

I have sons and the oldest was five when grandma gifted this book to him. With little brother just 5 years behind him, we have another wave of 'what's manners?' inquiries. A Little Book of Manners for Boys is more of a picture book that just gets them started. It's a nice 'coffee' table book for boys. I set it out before their acquaintences come over- not for my boys. No, no! Mine are well versed in appropriate manners. It's for those monsters that they have decided to tame. HA! My sons shall certainly save the world- one boy at a time.

5 out of 5 stars Leave this around the house.......2005-08-31

Although this book was met with moans and groans, I notice my 10 year old picking it up and reading it when I left it around the house. It is pleasantly presented and contains basic rules of courtesy and friendship that every child should know about. Even if they've already been told these things, or they've already sort of figured some things out, it's nice to have a little book around to support what they've heard or learned.
The Little Brute Family
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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The Little Brute Family
Russell Hoban
Manufacturer: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
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They eat sand and gravel for breakfast and a stew of sticks and stones for dinner. No one says "please" or "thank you." Instead, they kick and yell and punch and shove. Then one day everything changes, when Baby Brute happens upon "a little wandering lost good feeling in a field of daisies." When he brings it home in his pocket, nothing is ever the same for the Little Brute Family.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Little Brute Family Fantastic!.......2007-06-10

The Little Brute family lives a miserable existence...even has to eat sand and gravel porridge...but something wonderful happens and the family
undergoes a magical transformation...this book is so well written it will be a family favorite for years to come..Every mother can relate to Mama Brute who stays home to "bang the pots, thump the furniture, and scold the baby."

5 out of 5 stars One of my childhood favorites.......2007-05-08

This book was one of my absolute favorites as a child so I just purchased it for my children who also love it. I'm hoping that it will be one of their favorites when they are adults remembering fond memories of reading books with Mom and Dad. A great message about manners and attitude! You have to love Russell Hoban's books.

5 out of 5 stars Why are some kids at school just plain mean?.......2007-02-26

Every child wonders why certain peers are mean. This book paints the story of those unhappy families, with unhappy children, and offers the grand hope they may change! Among the Brute family, parents and children suffer a self-perpetuating attitude malignancy until a solitary "good feeling" enters the picture. When everyone gives "being nice" a try things change quickly and permanently for the better.

I WISH this book was required reading in EVERY school in America. The book shows that each and every child can be a catalyst for kindness. Fathers and Mothers aren't happy when they aren't providing for their children. Children aren't happy when their parents are miserable. Its a vicious circle. And, happy kids in every school will recognize the Brute families they encounter. However, the Hobans' message to TRY BEING NICE as a platform for uplifting and contagious change works for the Brutes, who stage a quick turn-around! One's living conditions are as much about one's attitude as about conditions.

I bet the Brutes (I mean the Nices) even planted a flower or two next to their doorstep ... together!

5 out of 5 stars The best of my childhood.......2007-01-06



This is a book that I remember from my childhood. I started looking for it when my daughter was born and she will be seven in May. Much to my delight, it recently became available on Amazon. I ordered it to share with my two year old son. My son just loves it and so do I!

The story is about a family of Brutes who aren't very nice. It teaches children that you get back what you give. If you aren't nice to people, then they probably won't be very nice to you. It also teaches children that you can always change for the better. If you open your heart, you can make your own happiness

5 out of 5 stars Brute Family.......2006-08-13

This is a delightful book to start out a new year of teaching. It sets a tone for a classroom and adds to creating a safe and caring atmosphere. I recommend it for a class collaboration discussion.
Little Miss Birthday (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Little Miss Birthday (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
Roger Hargreaves
Manufacturer: Price Stern Sloan
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ASIN: 0843121319

Book Description

Little Miss Birthday loves giving birthday presents. She prides herself on always picking the perfect present. But this time, it looks like one of the Mr. Men may just stump her!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Little Miss Birthday (Mr. Men and Little Miss).......2007-09-11

These are wonderful little books. Just the right size for little hands to hold.
The illustrations are brightly coloured and funny.
They're great for early readers and fun for adults too.
They are written in the UK, so an occasional explanation for certain words maybe necessary, but doesn't detract from the stories?

5 out of 5 stars Love these books.......2007-06-11

Just started collecting these for our two kids. They are adorable and are small so easy to store without creating much clutter.
Little T Learns to Share (T. O.'s Time Outs)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Totally Unqualified to Write This Book
  • Wonderful Book
  • Too Bad Little T Can't Share on the Field
  • Great Little Book
  • T.O. didn't drop the ball on this one
Little T Learns to Share (T. O.'s Time Outs)
Terrell Owens , and Courtney Parker
Manufacturer: Benbella Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1933771208

Book Description

Young children will learn an important and valuable lesson about sharing through this wonderfully illustrated and fun book written by NFL star Terrell Owens. Little T is a boy who doesn't want to share his new football; he is afraid that his friends might mess it up. When he tries to play by himself, however, he realizes that football isn't any fun alone. Thanks to his mother's good advice, he wins back his friends, and learns the virtue of sharing and the importance of being fair.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Totally Unqualified to Write This Book.......2007-01-23

You must be kidding me! I cannot think of a single person in the universe less qualified to write a book about sharing. Owens puts himself before the team, tears down teammates and coaches, and has created poisonous environments on two teams (49ers and Eagles). He shouts out "I love me some me!" on the sidelines during games. This is not someone who should be held up as an example to our kids.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book.......2007-01-16

Despite the author, this book is wonderful. I am not a big T.O. fan, but this book is very appropriate for young children. My four year old son is a big fan of this book. I would recommend it for anyone!!!!

4 out of 5 stars Too Bad Little T Can't Share on the Field.......2007-01-10

This book was highly entertaining to the adult fans (and anti-fans) of Terrell Owens. Unfortunatley I would more than likely NEVER read this book to a child nor would I recommend it to any young readers. The iambic pentameter is extremely weak with half-rhymes and inconsistent verse structure. Additionally I was extremely bothered at the use of the contraction, "I'mma have to turn y'all down." I understand, "y'all" could be considered regional dialect, however, there is NO excuse for the use of, "I'mma," in place of "I'm going to." Perhaps I'm being a little nit-picky but I thought I should share. Happy reading!
(For the record, I'm definitely looking forward to the next addition to the Little T series).

5 out of 5 stars Great Little Book.......2006-12-07

I was pleasantly suprised by the positive message and illustrations in this book. I definitely think it's a book many kids should read.

4 out of 5 stars T.O. didn't drop the ball on this one.......2006-12-04

This might just be the best thing to have ever come out of Texas.
Mr. Birthday (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • These are wonderful little books. Just the right size for little hands to hold.
  • Love these books
Mr. Birthday (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
Roger Hargreaves
Manufacturer: Price Stern Sloan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0843121300

Book Description

Mr. Birthday is very good at organizing birthday parties. He likes to make sure that everyone he knows has a party on his or her birthday. But there seems to be an important birthday coming up that Mr. Birthday knows nothing about . . .

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars These are wonderful little books. Just the right size for little hands to hold. .......2007-09-11

I know well these wonderful little books, as well as the Little Miss series too.
They're just the right size for little hands to hold.
The illustrations are brightly coloured and funny.
They're great for early readers and fun for adults too.
They are written in the UK, so an occasional explanation for certain words maybe necessary, but doesn't detract from the stories?

5 out of 5 stars Love these books.......2007-06-11

Just started collecting these for our two kids. They are adorable and are small so easy to store without creating much clutter.
Little Miss Naughty and the Good Fairy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Little Miss Naughty
Little Miss Naughty and the Good Fairy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
Roger Hargreaves
Manufacturer: Price Stern Sloan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 084312122X

Book Description

When Little Miss Naughty meets the Good Fairy, she sure is in for a surprise! Little Miss Naughty always wants to be . . . well, naughty. So she steals the Good FairyÂ's wand and tries to ruin all the Mr. MenÂ's and Little MissesÂ' days! But she is surprised when everything keeps turning out for the best. And really, what fun is that?

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Little Miss Naughty.......2007-05-14

My Daughter loves this book we have read it over and over again. Great children's book.

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