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How to Behave and Why

by Munro Leaf   |  Ages 0-5
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How to Behave and Why
How to Behave and Why

Timeless etiquette guide for children and adults.

If you're feeling a bit lost in a world with shifting values and looking for a simple, universally applicable compass for behavior, Munro Leaf's "How to Behave and Why" is a delightful gem. Its fundamental principles of honesty, fairness, strength, and wisdom transcend time and age, making it just as relevant today as in 1946. It's a charming conversation starter about character that can benefit the whole family.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

How to Behave and Why

by Munro Leaf   |  Ages 0-5
Compare to estimated retail price: S$22.09  

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ISBN: 9780789306845
Author: Munro Leaf
Publisher: Universe
Date of Publication: 2002-05-17
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Educational, Picture Books
Related Topics: Classics, Early Learning
Goodreads rating: 4.19
(rated by 611 readers)

Description

In a time when all the rules for raising children have been redefined dozens of times, here is a book for bewildered parents from a simpler time when we all agreed on what was right and what was wrong. First published in 1946, Munro Leaf's How to Behave and Why gives touchingly sincere yet gently funny lessons in honesty, fairness, strength, and wisdom. Originally intended for the very young, but with meaning for us all, How to Behave and Why is a true classic, charmingly illustrated with childlike drawings, and with a timeless message. It is a sure guide for teaching children (and adults) how to behave.
 

Timeless etiquette guide for children and adults.

If you're feeling a bit lost in a world with shifting values and looking for a simple, universally applicable compass for behavior, Munro Leaf's "How to Behave and Why" is a delightful gem. Its fundamental principles of honesty, fairness, strength, and wisdom transcend time and age, making it just as relevant today as in 1946. It's a charming conversation starter about character that can benefit the whole family.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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