DW's Guide to Perfect Manners Author:Marc Brown When Arthur dares D.W. to be perfect for one day, she becomes polite, obedient, and tidy. She makes her bed, says hello at school (Nobody likes a grouch, so smile a little!), shares, and gleefully obeys her parents' every request. The young aardvark addresses her readers directly, bringing up points as she goes through a typical day filled with ... more »familiar tasks. Unfortunately, there is no conflict to add interest to the narrative. There are a few snicker moments, such as, If I sneeze, burp, or fart, I just say 'Excuse me, please.' The cartoon artwork is lively and colorful and showcases Brown's familiar characters. The final page asks, Are you perfect yet? with questions relating to D.W.'s experiences. Parents looking for books about manners will find this title a helpful tool to start a discussion.« less