Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf
B.B. Wolf Series
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What’s inside...
BIG BAD WOLF, now old and residing in the Villain Villa Senior Center, is invited to a tea by a children's librarian. His best friend, a toothsome crocodile, warns him that he will have to mind his manners. B. B. Wolf makes up a song: 'Sip your tea and never slurp, say 'excuse me' if you burp. Smile and have a lot of fun, but don't go biting anyone.' He remembers to say 'please' and 'thank you' and he gives a nervous Red Ridinghood, Three Little Pigs, and Gingerbread Boy his biggest smile ever, but when his stomach starts to gurgle, he gets a little mixed-up about what to do when you burp. This hilarious read-aloud story is a gentle reminder for children still learning their manners.
Why read this book
- Engaging, humorous approach to manners and etiquette.
- Encourages empathy and social skills development.
- Reinforces positive behavioral transformations.
- Ideal for shared reading with family.
The Big Picture
- Teaches importance of manners and social etiquette.
- Highlights personal growth through self-improvement.
- Useful for discussions on making friends and attending events.
- Reinforces impact of politeness and respect.
What parents love
- Hilarious story, kids asked to read many times!
- Great for teaching manners in a fun way.
- Illustrations are captivating, very engaging for children.
- Helped improve my child’s understanding of polite behavior.
Diversity & Representation
- Promotes inclusivity through engaging, diverse character representations.
- Encourages understanding and respect for various social norms.
- Fosters empathy by presenting multiple cultural viewpoints.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think B.B. Wolf felt when he was invited to the tea party?
What are some ways B.B. Wolf showed that he was trying to have good manners?
Why do you think it's important to apologize if we accidentally hurt someone's feelings?
What did you learn about how we should treat our friends and others?
If you were at the tea party, what would you have done to make B.B. Wolf feel welcome?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressions and voice modulation to make the reading experience more lively and engaging.
Pause after moments of conflict or resolution in the story to ask your child how they might feel or react in a similar situation.
Encourage your child to think of specific instances in their life that relate to the manners discussed in the book.
Ask your child to explain the moral of the story in their own words to ensure comprehension and reflection.
Highlight the importance of empathy by discussing how the characters might feel in various situations throughout the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of manners
Explanation: B.B. Wolf is invited to a tea party and learns about using polite words and proper etiquette.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by using polite words such as 'please' and 'thank you' in their daily interactions with others.
Example Lesson: Value of apologizing
Explanation: Throughout the story, B.B. Wolf makes mistakes but also learns the importance of apologizing to mend relationships.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the significance of saying sorry and making amends when they have hurt someone or made an error.
Example Lesson: Adapting to social settings
Explanation: B.B. Wolf adjusts his behavior to fit the tea party setting, showcasing adaptability.
Real-World Application: Children learn to modify their behavior based on different social environments, such as being quiet in a library or respectful at a religious service.
Example Lesson: Friendship and acceptance
Explanation: The characters in the book accept B.B. Wolf despite his past, showing forgiveness and friendship.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be open to making new friends and to not judge others by their past but their present actions.