Mind Your Manners

A jungle full of badly behaved animals is a reliably fun premise for an etiquette book, and Nicola Edwards keeps the rhyming text moving without getting preachy — Kirkus noted it points out bad behavior and shows consequences rather than reasoning and cajoling, which is smart for preschoolers. The animal cast makes the lessons feel unthreatening, and the rhyme scheme helps kids remember what they're learning. A solid if not standout addition to the manners shelf.