Cranston Public Library

Elliot, a very proper young man, feels a kinship with the penguins at the aquarium and wants to take one home with him.

Asks how dinosaurs might behave badly during a typical school day, then shows that they actually behave very well.

"Describes how a dinosaur eats, with no rude noises and while sitting very still." --

Come not to the table without having read this book! You Are Invited What: To share a meal. Where: The Abbotts' house. When: As soon as you open this book. But watch out - the Abbotts and their dogs have absolutely atrocious table manners. They speak with their mouths full, complain about the food they are serving, and argue in front of the company. The Abbotts also violate some more obscure table-manner taboos, such as smelling their meat and staring...

Simple text and illustrations explain how to use manners.