Hippo Says "Excuse Me"

by Michael Dahl, Oriol Vidal (Illustrator)

Overview

Hippo might bump and squish others as he makes his way through his day, but he always remembers to say, “Excuse me!” This board book in the Hello Genius series is perfect for teaching manners in fun and playful way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781404867871
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Series:	Hello Genius Series
Pages:	20
Sales rank:	188,928
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.56(d)
Lexile:	BR (what's this?)
Age Range:	2 - 4 Years

About the Author

Michael Dahl is the prolific author of the bestselling Goodnight, Baseball picture book and more than 200 other books for children and young adults. He has won the AEP Distinguished Achievement Award three times for his nonfiction, a Teacher’s Choice award from Learning magazine, and a Seal of Excellence from the Creative Child Awards. Dahl currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

For more than ten years, Oriol Vidal has worked as an illustrator and storyboard artist with agencies, publishers, and animation companies, developing children’s books, character designs, concept art, and storyboards. Vidal was born in Barcelona, Spain, where he currently resides.

Editorial Reviews

Hello Genius, a new series of board books, offers bold graphic illustrations and one manners word or phrase at a time. Titles include Mouse Says "Sorry," Hippo Says "Excuse Me," and Bear Says "Thank You." In Penguin Says "Please," Penguin starts out being bratty, demanding things without saying the magic word. By the end he learns how to ask politely and is rewarded with the things he requests. It's a simple lesson that's useful to learn as early as possible.

"What Makes a Good Manners Book?" Horn Book Magazine

PreS—These board books have vibrant colors, simple repetitive texts, and concepts that young children will comprehend. In the first title, Little Bear asks for something (paper, a brush, etc.), Mama Bear gives it to him, and he thanks her. The ending is perfect with the cub creating a gift for her, using the art supplies she has provided. In the second title, Mom and Hippo are fitting themselves into crowded spaces, from a bus stop, to a bus, to an elevator. Each time, the other animals are obviously uncomfortable, but Hippo always politely says, "Excuse me!" These books are perfect for one-on-one sharing or reading to a small group.—Lora Van Marel, Orland Park Public Library, IL

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