Monster Manners: Say Thank You!

By (author) Townsend, John
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Join the Monster Squad - Yeti, Whippy, Rocky, Zork, Curly and pet Smidge - as they remind children why "thank you" matters. With banners, quizzes and a final cheer, this read-aloud gives families and nurseries an interactive way to practise kindness and consideration.
Description:
Join the Monster Squad - Yeti, Whippy, Rocky, Zork, Curly and pet Smidge - as they remind children why "thank you" matters. From birthdays to bedtime, helping hands to shared snacks, the monsters model gratitude in everyday moments that little ones will recognise. Told in playful rhyme with exuberant artwork, the book makes manners memorable and fun. With banners, quizzes and a final cheer, this read-aloud gives families and nurseries an interactive way to practise kindness and consideration.
Biographical note:
John Townsend worked as a Secondary School teacher before becoming a full time writer of children''s books and a writer-in-residence in a primary school tree-house. He specialises in fun, exciting information books for reluctant readers, as well as fast-paced fiction, reading schemes and ''fiction with facts'' books. He visits schools around the country to encourage excitement in all aspects of reading and writing.
Promotional headline:
Discover the magic of THANK YOU! A joyful, rhyming Monster Manners story that shows how two little words can brighten someone''s day.
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Growing Monster Manners series - now four titles published, with a further four to come by 2028, each tackling an essential everyday behaviour.
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Rhyming, repeatable phrasing builds memory and confidence - ideal for reading aloud and reinforcing polite requests.
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Familiar Monster Squad cast guide children through everyday scenarios (mealtimes, play, bedtime) - making manners feel achievable and fun.
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Interactive elements - banners, "spot what''s missing" moments and a monster manners quiz at the back to consolidate learning.
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Clear SEL benefits - encourages empathy, patience and turn-taking through polite language that "shows you care".