How to Speak Politely and Why (Munro Leaf Classics) Hardcover – Picture Book, August 9, 2005

This book goes over proper speech and why. It’s a bit tricky for younger kids so I improvise with my own explainations but definitely worth the purchase! This is that book that keeps being read over and over because I want my son to understand the difference between using a double negative and other severe speech No-no’s. This is that type of lesson book that lasts a literal lifetime

It is increasingly important that children learn how to communicate. In this day and age where fewer and fewer people actually use manners and understand the difference between good/well and can/may, this is a simple way of explaining how to speak to other people.My child has read this book (and the other three in the series that we own) several times. I've definitely noticed an improvement in speech!The illustrations are cute and even I, as an adult, learned a thing or two!

This book is fantastic! It is as timely today as it was in 1934. As a retired teacher I am delighted to see that grammar is taught in a fun, effective way. Everyone of my friends who have seen this book want to order it.

It is always refreshing to be in the company of a child with polite verbal manners. This is, of course, true for adults, as well. How to Speak Politely and Why, is very helpful to those a bit confused with proper speech etiquette. Perhaps this book is a beginning in keeping it from becoming a lost art. While reading it with fun, it could become a valuable tool for your childs entire life.

Do I really need to explain why this is a five star book? Common courtesies that are no longer taught much in families or in schools are what this book is all about. It is simple, fun to read and absolutely needed in this self-serving culture of ours.It has no politically correct agenda to push, just speak and behave politely, you know, treat others as you would like to be treated yourself.Buy several and pass them out.

I love books that I can read to my children and can enjoy them myself. I have been homeschooling for 15 years. This may be the best grammar book I have used. Even I UNDERSTAND the difference between using CAN and MAY now. And my children will say it to each other when they use the wrong work. Hurray!

Such a cute book. Really helpful and cute way to teach children manners

Very disappointent with this book. I found it to be all about Grammar. We send our kids to school and we speak to them correctly, so why do we need a book to tell us the same thing. I thought it was going to be about how to speak nicely, without getting upset, waiting your turn to speak, using your manners, and not to back talk. Maybe I should've written a book like that myself. If you already know your grammar, and practice it with your child, please do not waste your money. my son found the book very boring and confusing, since it also seemed like it was written for children born in the 1950's.