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It's a Spoon, Not a Shovel

Are your manners monstrous? Or marvelous? Victor Vulture, Crocodila Jones, and their friends demonstrate the right — and wrong — things to say and do in this humorous guide to proper manners. The correct answer to each manners question is hidden in the picture. With hilarious artwork and many hidden animals to challenge sharp-eyed readers, this is a fun — and surprising — way to learn manners.

Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 40 pages

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