How to Speak Politely and Why (Munro Leaf Classics)
by Leaf, Munro
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- Condition
- As New/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0789313529
- ISBN 13
- 9780789313522
- Seller
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
Universe, 2005. Hardcover. As New/Near Fine. In Excellent Used Condition. With Minor Shelf Wear To The Dust Jacket. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. Updated For The 21St Century, How To Speak Politely And Why Is A Picture Book With A Point: Proper Speech And Good Grammar Without Nagging. It Aims To Remove "Ain'T" And "Uh-Huh" And "Gimme" And "Got" And A Score Of Unfortunate Nuances By A Simple, Sure Painless And Humorous Process. In His Signature Style Of Amusing Stick Figure Drawings And Captions, Leaf Makes Clear Such Things As The Difference Between Can And May, And The Reason Why One Does Not Say "He Done It" Or "She Come." Exasperated Parents (And Grandparents) Faced With The Unpleasant Task Of Dealing With Grammatical Lapses Acquired By Their Children From (Gasp!) Their Neighbor'S Children Will Be Delighted (And Relieved) By This Veritable "Grammar Without Tears." Teachers Will Find It An Indispensable Ally, And Even The Culprits Themselves-The Children-Will Discover That Learning To Speak Politely And Correctly Isn'T Such A Chore After All.
Synopsis
Munro Leaf is the author and illustrator of dozens of children's books. He is best known for The Story of Ferdinand, first published in 1936 and a bestseller ever since.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Alright Bookstore (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004616
- Title
- How to Speak Politely and Why (Munro Leaf Classics)
- Author
- Leaf, Munro
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0789313529
- ISBN 13
- 9780789313522
- Publisher
- Universe
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 2005
- Pages
- 43
- Keywords
- Children's Books, Kids Books, Books For Kids, Raising Readers, Kids Books We Love, Picture Book, Story Time, Read Aloud, Books For Children, Kids Book Shelf, Ages 6-12Yrs, Children's Literature, Classics, General
- Bookseller catalogs
- Childrens;
- X weight
- 650 g
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Edmonton, Alberta
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