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Cover of Book Review Even Martians Have Manners A Table Manners Book to Build Kids Social Skills A Fun, No Nagging, Rhyming Et...

Book Review Even Martians Have Manners A Table Manners Book to Build Kids Social Skills A Fun, No Nagging, Rhyming Et...

by Camille Childs

Book Details

Publisher:S Books
Published:2022-08-19
Pages:36
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1733186816

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

Zok the Martian joins The Tanner Family for a delightful dinner, where he learns about humans' table manners. Even though Zok makes mistakes, the Tanner Family gently guides him while teaching him mealtime social skills.This rhyming picture book is entertaining for parents to read aloud because of its tight rhymes and flowing cadence. Children of all ages will enjoy this book's funny moments while catching important lessons about table manners, etiquette, gratitude, politeness, and more.

Our Review

A friendly Martian named Zok learns the ins and outs of human table manners during a lively dinner with the Tanner family. This charming rhyming story uses gentle humor to explore essential etiquette concepts, from saying "please" and "thank you" to navigating utensils and polite conversation. The tight, flowing rhymes make it a joy to read aloud, turning a lesson in social skills into an entertaining read-aloud experience for the preschool and kindergarten set.

What sets this story apart is its compassionate approach; Zok makes plenty of mistakes, but the family's patient guidance provides a wonderful model for empathy and learning. The book cleverly uses an outsider's perspective to make everyday manners feel fresh and funny, allowing children to absorb lessons about gratitude and politeness without feeling lectured. Young listeners will giggle at Zok's antics while internalizing the foundational social skills that make mealtimes more pleasant for everyone.

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