Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners
by Laurie Keller
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Author: Laurie KellerIllustrator: Laurie Keller
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-04
ISBN: 0805079963
Number of pages: 40
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Book Reviews of Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners
Book Review: A Fun Take on The Golden Rule
Summary: 4 Stars
Using the author's signature style, this book is a cute take on The Golden Rule: "Do unto OTTERS and you would have OTTERS do unto you." While the book vividly reinforces a Christian principle (as found in Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31), it does not mention God or Scripture anywhere in the text.
When Mr. Rabbit gets new neighbors -- otter neighbors -- his friend, Mr. Owl, teaches him "an old saying: 'Do unto otters as you would have otters do unto you.'" Rabbit thinks long and hard about what that means and how he would like the Otters to treat him. He wants them to be friendly, polite, honest, considerate and kind. They should also know how to cooperate, share and play fair. Good friends and neighbors don't tease and they always apologize and forgive when necessary. The author gives great explanations of what each of these traits mean. Mr. Rabbit agrees that it's easy to be friends when you treat "otters" the way you want them to treat you.
Bonus: One otter shares with readers how to say "please", "thank you" and "excuse me" in five languages: Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Pig Latin.
What I Like: I love how specific the author is. She gives tons of examples making it easy for kids to apply this principle in their lives. And it's funny. There is so much to look at on each page! It's filled with sidebars, characters and colors. Some books read so quickly you have little time to focus on specific elements with your children. Not with this book. It's interactive. It encourages discussion between parent and child.
What I Dislike: Personally, I don't like the illustrations. The characters remind me of Ren & Stimpy, but my kids like it. Also, there are two things that more conservative Christians might find offensive. First, on the page about "when to say 'Excuse me.'", two characters pass gas. (Both do say "Excuse me!") Second, when Mr. Rabbit and one of the Otters share books, one of the titles is "Harry Otter." The cover illustration is a clear reference to Harry Potter. Considering the target age group, I don't think these minor details detract from the value of the book.
Overall Rating: Very Good.
Tanya -- Christian Children's Book Review
Summary of Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners
Mr. Rabbit?s new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn?t know anything about Otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters the same way you?d like them to treat you, advises wise Mr. Owl. And so begins Mr. Rabbit?s reflection on good manners.
In her smart, quirky style Laurie Keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor?just follow the Golden Rule!
A Junior Library Guild Selection
In her smart, quirky style Laurie Keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor?just follow the Golden Rule!
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Do Unto Otters is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Move over Emily Post: Do Unto Otters is a guide to manners that anyone would be delighted to follow. Here beloved children's author Laurie Keller brings the "Golden Rule" to life in the form of Mr. Rabbit and his new neightbors, the Otters, who animate every page with their well-behaved hijinks, showing kids that a simple "please" or "thank you" goes a long way in making friends. And, as a special treat for Amazon.com customers, Laurie Keller created the four delightful new drawings you'll find below illustrating her unique take on etiquette for the office. Enjoy!
Amazon.com Exclusive: E-mail "Otter-quette" from Laurie Keller
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