The Man with Bad Manners
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (691 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1942698224 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 38 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Part of a rich body of literature from Afghanistan, Central Asia and the Middle East, this story is one of many collected and retold for children by the Afghan author Idries Shah. It will bring laughter to young children and, at the same time, teach them valuable lessons about conflict resolution, initiative and co-operation. It is the first in this series to be set in the West.. This story is about a badly behaved man and how a young boy initiates a plan to change his behavior and, with the help of all the villagers, succeeds
In a quaint village with well-cultivated gardens, everyone is courteous except for one man. . From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 3-This Afghani folktale has been recast in a modern Western setting, though Santiago's brilliantly hued, naive paintings give it a timeless quality. A clever boy points out, though, that their problems aren't over yet, since the man will return. All rights reserved. The artist has created a whimsically idyllic village of chunky houses surrounded by sunflowers and small gardens. This ingenious plan, carried out with the villagers' full cooperation, results in a happy ending for one and all. The tale's mild didacticism is leavened by Shah's gentle retelling and Santiago's artfully lighthearted illustrations. Everyone is happy when he leaves to visit friends in another village. He has an idea that may make the rude fellow change his ways. He babbles "blah, blah, blah" in response to others' greetings, and in
Told for centuries, these stories express universal themes and a positive representation of important but often misunderstood cultures, showing how much we have in common and what we can learn from each other. The eleven tales he wrote especially for children are published by Hoopoe as beautifully illustrated books, all of which have been commended by Western educators and psychologists, the Library of Congress,
Extraordinary events cause manners to disappear! R.S. This one's really quirky, in a good way, can lead to lots of questions about the nature of social interaction. For instance; is it a tale about how a community can cope with an un-helpful individual, or is it a demonstration of how social bullying works?Either way children, and some adults, love it, the drawings are most engaging too.. A young boy decides to reform an ill-mannered neighbor Rose Mary Santiago illustrates this first Hoopoe Books title by Idries Shah to be set in the West, for kids 3-8. A young boy decides to reform an ill-mannered neighbor and finds in himself a newfound skill for resolving conflicts in this warm, inviting story of resolution.. really helped my obivious child get a clue and she loved it! N. Nichol My child was oblivious to greeting people. People would say hello, and she wouldn't respond This book really helped her "get it". She loves this story and wants it read over and over. I highy recomend it especially for school reading time. It's a delight to read.