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How to Speak Politely & Why

by Munro Leaf

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Updated for the 21st century, How to Speak Politely and Why is a picture book with a point: proper speech and good grammar without nagging. It aims to remove “ ain’ t” and “ uh-huh” and “ gimme” and “ got” and a score of unfortunate nuances by a simple, sure painless and humorous process. In his signature style of amusing stick figure drawings and captions, Leaf makes clear such things as the difference between can and may, and the reason why one does not say “ he done it” or “ she come.”

Exasperated parents (and grandparents) faced with the unpleasant task of dealing with grammatical lapses acquired by their children from (gasp ) their neighbor’ s children will be delighted (and relieved) by this veritable “ grammar without tears.” Teachers will find it an indispensable ally, and even the culprits themselves— the children— will discover that learning to speak politely and correctly isn’ t such a chore after all.

Synopsis:

Amusing stick-figure drawings and captions make proper speech and good grammar clear to children. Exasperated parents faced with the unpleasant task of dealing with grammatical lapses acquired by their children will be delighted by this veritable "grammar without tears."

Synopsis:

Updated for the 21st century, How to Speak Politely and Why is a picture book with a point: proper speech and good grammar without nagging. It aims to remove “aint” and “uh-huh” and “gimme” and “got” and a score of unfortunate nuances by a simple, sure painless and humorous process. In his signature style of amusing stick figure drawings and captions, Leaf makes clear such things as the difference between can and may, and the reason why one does not say “he done it” or “she come.”

Exasperated parents (and grandparents) faced with the unpleasant task of dealing with grammatical lapses acquired by their children from (gasp!) their neighbors children will be delighted (and relieved) by this veritable “grammar without tears.” Teachers will find it an indispensable ally, and even the culprits themselvesthe childrenwill discover that learning to speak politely and correctly isnt such a chore after all.

About the Author

Munro Leaf is the author and illustrator of dozens of children's books. He is best known for The Story of Ferdinand, first published in 1936 and a bestseller ever since.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780789313522
Author:
Leaf, Munro
Publisher:
Universe Publishing(NY)
Subject:
General
Subject:
Grammar
Subject:
English language
Subject:
Language Arts - Grammar
Subject:
Children s 4-8 - Language Arts
Subject:
English language -- Usage.
Subject:
English language -- Grammar.
Subject:
General Juvenile Nonfiction
Subject:
Children s-Reference English
Publication Date:
20050831
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
LINE ART THROUGHOUT
Pages:
56
Dimensions:
9.26x7.18x.47 in. .74 lbs.
Age Level:
05-08

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Product details 56 pages Universe - English 9780789313522 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Amusing stick-figure drawings and captions make proper speech and good grammar clear to children. Exasperated parents faced with the unpleasant task of dealing with grammatical lapses acquired by their children will be delighted by this veritable "grammar without tears."
"Synopsis" by , Updated for the 21st century, How to Speak Politely and Why is a picture book with a point: proper speech and good grammar without nagging. It aims to remove “aint” and “uh-huh” and “gimme” and “got” and a score of unfortunate nuances by a simple, sure painless and humorous process. In his signature style of amusing stick figure drawings and captions, Leaf makes clear such things as the difference between can and may, and the reason why one does not say “he done it” or “she come.”

Exasperated parents (and grandparents) faced with the unpleasant task of dealing with grammatical lapses acquired by their children from (gasp!) their neighbors children will be delighted (and relieved) by this veritable “grammar without tears.” Teachers will find it an indispensable ally, and even the culprits themselvesthe childrenwill discover that learning to speak politely and correctly isnt such a chore after all.

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