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Monster Manners: Wash Those Hands!
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Told in rollicking rhyme, read along as Inky, Blot, Pablo, HB and Nibs get to grips with the ins and outs of hand washing - from splashing the soap to destroying dirty germs! This engaging guide teaches children how to master their daily hygiene routine and...
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See moreDive into the colourful world of the Monster Squad and discover the importance of washing your hands!
Master your manners and learn how to scrub your hands clean in this humorous guide to hygiene habits!
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Description
Told in rollicking rhyme, read along as Inky, Blot, Pablo, HB and Nibs get to grips with the ins and outs of hand washing - from splashing the soap to destroying dirty germs!
This engaging guide teaches children how to master their daily hygiene routine and develop lifelong habits, introducing the concept of cleanliness in a fun, relatable way.
Memorable rhymes, bright illustrations and an inquisitive cast of monsters will help children build confidence and familiarity, laughing along as they learn how to stay spotless!
Monster Manners: Wash Those Hands! is the perfect blend of education and entertainment, ensuring that important lessons about hygiene stick with young readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835871201
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 February 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hatch
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Carolyn Scrace
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 3.0mm
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 176g
Pages: 32
About the Author
John Townsend (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.
Carolyn Scrace (Illustrator)
Carolyn Scrace is an illustrator and writer. She studied illustration at Brighton College of Art. Since graduating, her career has taken her into the worlds of advertising and animation as well as publishing. She is also passionate about wild animals and nature, which is evident in her recent books about Zen Doodling.
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