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Richard Scarry's Polite Elephant

by Richard Scarry

Everyday manners with a polite elephant

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Everyday manners with a polite elephant

A neighborly visit, a shared meal, waiting for the bus, and helping out give this picture book a series of familiar settings for showing courteous behavior. The elephant’s encounters with friends connect manners to ordinary moments, including taking turns and passing the salt. Richard Scarry’s colorful artwork accompanies the examples, making politeness the book’s central subject for very young readers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For toddlers and preschoolers beginning to encounter everyday social situations.
  • For families seeking a picture book about manners, sharing, and helping.

Themes

Manners and etiquetteSharing and helpingEveryday social situations

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Book overview

A beloved Richard Scarry Little Golden Book classic from 1963!

When it comes to visiting a neighbor, enjoying a meal, or hosting a playdate, no one does it with better manners than the polite elephant. Richard Scarry's witty, colorful artwork of the elephant and his friends at play will delight young readers. They'll want to follow the elephant's gracious example as he waits in line for the bus, helps out, and passes the salt! Most importantly, they'll learn just how fun and easy it is to be polite.
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