Basic Table Manners For Children ~ Book Review

Basic Table Manners For Children by Cheryl Parkinson and Joelle Valbrun-Bailey 

I received this charming book for children a few days ago and it promises to teach kids basic table manners. It is a winner in every way. It's suitable for a wide range of ages and easy to understand. The authors never talk down to children and explain in clear, concise language the basic table manners every child should know. 

As an etiquette educator for the past 30 years, I laughed aloud when I read a piece of advice similar to a line that I have used numerous times when teaching over the years, especially with pre-teens or ‘tweens, “It's already dead, you don't need to stab your meat with your knife or fork!”

Learning how to hold and use a knife and fork properly, or how to set a correct place setting, is explained in easy to understand ways with beautiful illustrations. The artwork is colorful, fun, and the details are wonderful. Children will recognize themselves, their siblings and their friends who face similar tabletop dining challenges.

I recommend this book to anyone who knows a child who needs to learn these fundamentals, or one who simply needs to brush up on manners they’ve already been taught. I read this to my granddaughters yesterday, and they requested I read it 3 more times. 

Recommended Age Range 5 - 10 Years

From Bookstand Publishing

Paperback — 30 Pages

By Authors 

Joelle Valbrun-Bailey, Cheryl Parkinson

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