WHAT DO YOU SAY, DEAR?

by Sesyle Joslin ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

A read aloud etiquette book. In the context of delightfully absurd situations, Sesyle Joslin, in this, her first children's book, tells her young audience exactly what it is that is the correct thing to say. On being given a baby elephant, she strongly advises the recipient to greet his new pet with ""how do you do"". When you drop through the Duchess' roof in your small plane, be sure, she cautions, to say, ""I'm sorry"". A whole repertoire of helpful phrases which can be remembered are abstracted from the situations for further use. Maurice Sendak's illustrations are as always, elegant and exceedingly funny. For this encyclopedia of manners, there is just one thing possible to say and that is, ""Thank you, thank you very much.

Pub Date: N/A

ISBN: 0064431126

Page Count: -

Publisher: Scott

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 1958

Categories: CHILDREN'S