"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)


Book Description
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!


Card catalog description
Offers advice on how to cope correctly with a variety of common and uncommon social situations.


Libri Prefaces
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."

ANNOTATION

Offers advice on how to cope correctly with a variety of common and uncommon social situations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

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?