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Monster Manners: Say Thank You!
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Join the Monster Squad - Yeti, Whippy, Rocky, Zork, Curly and pet Smidge - as they remind children why thank you matters. From birthdays to bedtime, helping hands to shared snacks, the monsters model gratitude in everyday moments that little ones will recognise. Told in playful...
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See moreDiscover the magic of THANK YOU! A joyful, rhyming Monster Manners story that shows how two little words can brighten someone's day
Discover the magic of THANK YOU! A joyful, rhyming Monster Manners story that shows how two little words can brighten someone's day.
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Join the Monster Squad - Yeti, Whippy, Rocky, Zork, Curly and pet Smidge - as they remind children why thank you matters. From birthdays to bedtime, helping hands to shared snacks, the monsters model gratitude in everyday moments that little ones will recognise.
Told in playful rhyme with exuberant artwork, Monster Manners: Say Thank You! makes manners memorable and fun. With banners, quizzes and a final cheer, this read-aloud gives families and nurseries an interactive way to practise kindness and consideration.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835874592
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 February 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hatch
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Carolyn Scrace
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 217.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 178g
Pages: 32
About the Author
John Townsend worked as a Secondary School teacher before becoming a full time writer of children's books and a writer-in-residence in a primary school tree-house. He specialises in fun, exciting information books for reluctant readers, as well as fast-paced fiction, reading schemes and 'fiction with facts' books. He visits schools around the country to encourage excitement in all aspects of reading and writing.
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