Monster Manners: Say Please!

By (author) Townsend, John
Short description/annotation:
Meet the friendly Monster Squad - Yeti, Whippy, Rocky, Zork, Curly and pet Smidge - as they show little ones how a simple "please" makes everyday moments kinder and calmer. A playful end-matter quiz lets children revisit key ideas and earn "superstar" status - perfect for sharing at home or in nursery.
Description:
Meet the friendly Monster Squad - Yeti, Whippy, Rocky, Zork, Curly and pet Smidge - as they show little ones how a simple "please" makes everyday moments kinder and calmer. Told in bouncy rhyme and packed with bright, giggly scenes, the monsters model how to ask for help, food, play and more, with gentle prompts to spot what''s missing and celebrate good manners. A playful end-matter quiz lets children revisit key ideas and earn "superstar" status - perfect for sharing at home or in nursery.
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:
Learn the magic word that opens doors - PLEASE! A funny, reassuring Monster Manners guide to asking nicely and being polite.
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Trusted series positioning - follows Monster Manners: Wash Those Hands! and Monster Manners: When You''ve Got To Go! for consistent early-years appeal and cross-promotion.
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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".