Table Talk : A Book About Table Manners

by Julia Cook, Anita DuFalla (Illustrator)

Overview

Bad table manners are hard to stomach. I am the Table, and lately I've been seeing a lot that I just don't like.


Some kids (and a few adults, too!) forget to wash their sticky, gooey, germy hands. EEEWWWW! Others chew with their mouths wide open, letting bits of food fly. Their spit lands on everything... even on my shapely legs. HOW GROSS! And then some people are glued to their cell phones and video games. HOW RUDE! And why is there so much screeching, reaching, shoving and belching -yes belching- around me? Won't you please help me make it all stop?


Award-winning author Julia Cook serves up a satisfying message about the importance of using good manners at the table. Funny rhymes and colorful illustrations help young readers (and older ones, too!) learn the skills they need to know the next time they sit for a meal. 


Part of the Building Relationships book series, this story includes tips for parents and educators to help children demonstrate an understanding of being considerate and respectful.

The series also includes:

• Cliques Just Don't Make Cents
• Tease Monster
• Peer Pressure Gauge
• Hygiene... You Stink!
• I Want to Be the Only Dog
• The Judgmental Flower
• Rumor Has It...
• Making Friends Is an Art!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934490976
Publisher:	Boys Town Press
Publication date:	02/01/2016
Pages:	31
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

About the Author

Julia Cook, a former school counselor and teacher, has written many books on behavior and health for children. Her Building Relationships series of 9 storybooks helps kids develop healthy relationships with their peers, parents, and teachers. Julia regularly presents in schools across the country and delivers keynote addresses at national education and counseling conferences. She has received the Association for Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, and her books have been honored by the National Parenting Center and Mom’s Choice Awards.

Editorial Reviews

What a timely and TIMELESS topic for today’s fast-paced and ‘techy’ world – TABLE MANNERS! As a school counselor for 30-plus years, lessons on manners have always been an important part of my curriculum. Julia has created the new and unique ‘Emily Post’ of table manners and she is having ‘The Table’ do the talking!"


“Julia Cook books are my number one ‘go-to’ books to help children learn so many important life-long social skills, and she has hit another home run with Table Talk! This book is a ‘must-have’!” – Sydney Horton Sauer, M.S., School Counselor, Blue Valley School District #229

"A really surprising thoughtful story. My students loved it and made lots of text to self connections. Since I see them at lunch we often reference back to it. The book covers everything from not playing with your food, chewing with your mouth closed, elbows on the table, hand washing, etc. They enjoyed it and learned a great deal from it.


Mind you that these are "western" manners. Many cultures do eat with their hands, burping is considered a compliment, etc. Still a great resource though, especially about cleanliness." - Desiree, Amazon

"Love this book. My son is 14 with Autism its hard to explain table manners. I love when he reads this book it explains it better with pictures (My son is more visual) he laughs at certain points like cover your mouth when its full. I love that he gets it. Good book for children whether they have special need or not. Thanks" - Mrs. B, Amazon

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