Mind Your Manners, Dinosaurs!
#1 in Mind Your Manners Series
on Goodreads (9)
What’s inside...
A delightful story that follows a group of dinosaurs as they learn about manners and the importance of being polite in various social situations. The book combines humor with educational content to engage young readers in learning about proper behavior. Join the dinosaurs as they show off their mealtime manners in this clever, interactive board book with die-cut pages and lift-the-flaps. Young readers can follow along as each dinosaur demonstrates good manners at mealtime, making it an ideal book for introducing toddlers to manners and polite behavior, including saying 'Please', 'Thank you', 'Excuse me', and more. With sturdy flaps and a clever transformation with each turn of the page, this bright board book captivates young minds while teaching them the essentials of polite conduct.
Discussion points
How do you think the dinosaurs felt when they used their manners?
What is one new manner you learned from the dinosaurs?
Why is it important to be polite to others?
Can you think of a time when someone was polite to you and how it made you feel?
How can we practice good manners every day?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing a personal story about a time when manners made a difference in your interaction with someone else.
Encourage your child to draw a picture of their favorite scene where the dinosaurs used good manners, and discuss the manners depicted.
Praise your child when they relate the dinosaurs’ behavior to real-life situations, reinforcing the connection between the book’s themes and everyday life.
Ask your child to teach another family member about the manners they learned from the book, facilitating an interactive family learning experience.
Create a 'manners chart' with your child and track instances when they use good manners, linking the positive behaviors encouraged in the book to tangible incentives.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Good Manners
Explanation: The book follows dinosaurs learning to say 'please', 'thank you', and other polite phrases. Each dinosaur demonstrates a specific polite behavior in a fun context.
Real-World Application: Children can incorporate these polite expressions in their daily interactions, improving their social skills and interactions with others.
Example Lesson: Sharing is Caring
Explanation: The dinosaurs share their toys and help each other in the book. This cooperative behavior is shown in a positive light, making sharing seem fun and beneficial.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to share with siblings and classmates, fostering a sense of community and teamwork.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The book depicts dinosaurs waiting their turn for games and activities, emphasizing the value of patience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to wait their turn during games, at school, or while speaking, helping them interact more harmoniously with others.
Example Lesson: Apologizing and Forgiveness
Explanation: When one dinosaur makes a mistake, it learns to apologize, and the others learn to forgive, teaching the socially significant act of reconciliation.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of admitting mistakes and forgiving others, important aspects of friendship and social interaction.