Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners

The concepts are certainly presented well enough. Very funny blurb and that really won me over.

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Sep 09, Ronda rated it really liked it Shelves: So, I will say I find this kind of book a little difficult to share as a read aloud. I have been using it to introduce my 3rd-5th graders to Volunteer State Book Awards this year. As usual with any kind of word play, and puns in particular, I find that a little introduction goes a long way toward making a difference in how a book is received.

The concept of puns is surprisingly to me at least alien to a lot of my students and I find myself pausing to look at them expectantly when I hit some of So, I will say I find this kind of book a little difficult to share as a read aloud. The concept of puns is surprisingly to me at least alien to a lot of my students and I find myself pausing to look at them expectantly when I hit some of the particularly punny parts.

It is like they need a cue that something is not to be taken literally, and after the first few, their minds, some at least, kick into pun gear. I am curious to see how this story goes over with my younger students, who are often far more literal and have less vocabulary fluidity. I may also have been having a little too much fun reading the speech bubbles, particularly the one under the "Excuse Me" section. Now, if any students suddenly remember synonyms because of flatulence in a speech bubble, I will consider myself vindicated.

Also, Pig Latin, excuse me, Igpay Atlinlay. This story also served the purpose of providing a great way to get a visual esson on using our library catalog, and how,the ABC order thing has a real purpose. Have seen the light go on for several students who finally seem to get the correlation between the sections of the library, the author's last name, and why they keep hearing about ABC order. Also have had a run on Laurie Keller's other titles. This lets me know I need to revamp how I'm teaching some library skills.

Jan 28, Rachel Hoeck rated it it was amazing. One day, a rabbit is hopping home to his tree when he notices his new neighbors, the otters. An owl comes along and teaches rabbit that he should treat the otters as he would want the otters to treat him. As he walks around with the owl, he tells the owl that he would want the otters to be friendly and Do Unto Otters: As he walks around with the owl, he tells the owl that he would want the otters to be friendly and polite.

Lastly, he hopes the otters would cooperate, play fair, share, not tease, and know when to apologize and forgive.

After talking with owl, rabbit has to decide how he will treat his new neighbors. It was too great of a title to not give the book a chance.

Do Unto Otters — Laurie Keller Books

What also drew me into the book was the illustrations on the cover. I enjoyed the cartoony style, which created a lighthearted and joyful tone. The colors were also very bright and cheerful, colors like pink, light blue, bright red, and a soft green. Many of the characters were also portrayed with a smile on their face and doing something exciting or fun. All this really helped create the tone of the book.

The theme of this book is very direct: The book reviews various ways to be polite and friendly and teaches children a valuable lesson about being nice to others. The book not only informs children about manners, but it illustrates it too. This way children can see what it looks like in action. I highly recommend this book. It can be difficult to influence children to always incorporate their manners, however, I think this book would encourage children to be kind and polite.

The illustrations are animated and bright, which I think the children will love, I know I did. Overall, the book is outstanding. Mar 26, Denise rated it really liked it Shelves: A Book About Manners is a story about treating others the way you would like to be treated. I would use this book to discuss positive and negative behaviors with my students. It reinforces that using your manners and being kind will go a long way when interacting with other people. After reading the book we would complete a T-chart and list positive and negative behaviors demonstrated in the story.

I think this book will be a great way to model positive behavior and help build a better classroom community. Another way to keep students engaged in this lesson is to pair the students up and allow them to role play.

Do Unto Otters: A Book about Manners

One student can demonstrate positive behavior and the other student will show the opposite. Oct 28, Cleo Jones rated it it was amazing Shelves: Do Unto Otters" Is a lovely little play on words from the quote, "do unto others as you would have others do unto you". A brilliant and very humours book which could be read on the first day of school, when the class is learning about community and behavior expectations.

The book reminds young readers to treat others the way you would like to be treated and it does this in a fun and engaging way. Every page is busy, giving children lots to look at and there are plenty of puns and anecdotes. Woul Do Unto Otters" Is a lovely little play on words from the quote, "do unto others as you would have others do unto you". Would work best with lower ks Jun 02, Steve Holden rated it liked it. This is a cute book I found in looking for books that promote positive behaviors.

The pictures are entertaining to look at, and the story has a lot of funny moments. The message is very clear and direct: I like this as a fun way to promote important things - kids and adults alike! Dec 11, Sebastian HM rated it it was amazing. It was funny because of the cheese parts. Feb 14, Jnase1 rated it liked it. Cute book about manners. Kids will love the illustrations. Oct 09, Ms. B rated it liked it Shelves: A humorous and cute story about manners.

Aug 02, Christina Taylor rated it it was amazing Shelves: Do Unto Otters is a delightful postmodern picturebook that employs acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper to illustrate the golden rule in a fun-loving cartoon style. In a series of vignettes on single-page spreads, the anxiety that this news causes him is not only expressed in Mr. Rabbit is able to grasp the full meaning of these words by spending the rest of the book enumerating their practical ramifications with the help of his new neighbors who provide witty exemplars.

Feb 05, Krista the Krazy Kataloguer rated it it was amazing Shelves: I LOVE this book! Rabbit finds one day that three otters have moved in as his new neighbors. Worried about how they'll behave, he asks his friend Mr.

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Owl what he should do. Wise Owl tells him to "do unto otters as you would have otters do unto you.

Rabbit's explanation of how he thinks the otters should behave toward him. It's a perfect guide to manners and how to get along with people! I also like Laurie Keller's illustrations, especially the expressive ears of Mr. I've got to try this one in storytime soon, and it's a MUST for my library. Sep 12, Cindy rated it it was amazing. Great picture book about manners. I really should have all of my coworkers read this book because it seems that this is something adults teach kids but seem to forget to apply it to themselves.. Aug 21, Karen rated it it was amazing Shelves: One of our favorite manners book.

We have checked this one out of the library several times. Would love to find this at a thrift store and own it Still a favorite that makes us laugh every time we read it. You must read this book with inflection! Aug 28, Rachel rated it it was amazing. Okay, so a couple things: Two thumbs WAY up! Sep 25, Audrey rated it really liked it Shelves: Mar 15, Matt Millslagle rated it really liked it. This is a wonderfully silly book about manners.

It uses comedy and fantastic illustrations to convey great lessons on manners. May 29, smetchie rated it really liked it Shelves: Do unto Otters as you would have Otters do unto you. May 23, Morgan rated it it was amazing Shelves: The motto is played out in real life when a rabbit hears that his new next-door neighbors will be otters.

He begins to panic and worry that he will not get along with them. But, an owl calms him down and just reminds him that if he treats them how he would like to be treated everything will be alright. They then go through and list all the things that they would like for the ott 1 Summary: They then go through and list all the things that they would like for the otters to do. The theme of this book is being polite and just being a good person in general. I absolutely loved this book. Growing up my parents constantly reminded me to do unto others as I would have others do unto me.

It became our motto. So, I loved seeing the motto get played out for a younger audience. I wish I had this book when I was younger. This book not only teaches a lesson, but it also shows the lesson being played out in real life. He has never talked with any otters before, and Mr. What if they don't get along? What if the otters are rude?

Rabbit calm down by offering him some sage advice: Rabbit begins to think about how he would like the otters to treat him. As he treats the otters with kindness and respect, they do the same. This humorous and light-hearted book will highlight that the easiest way to be great friends and neighbors is simply by following the Golden Rule.

Brainstorm with students about the qualities that make a good friend and neighbor. Record students' responses on a brainstorming list or web. Tell students that they will be reading a book about a rabbit who gets new neighbors. Encourage them to listen for the qualities of good neighbors that they identified in their brainstorm activity. Discuss friendship with the students. Ask students if they have ever had a friend who has done something that they didn't like. How did they solve the problem? Next, ask students if they have done anything to a friend that angered or upset their friend.

How did they solve that problem? Have students share their experiences with a partner. Tell students that they are going to read a book about someone who encourages his friend to try new things. Review the advice that Mr. Owl gave to Mr. Owl's advice comes from an old saying, known as the Golden Rule: Have students recall examples from the book of how people or otters could act on these characteristics. Once students have identified ideas from the book, have them add to each list with ideas of their own.

Use these lists to focus on one aspect of the Golden Rule each day of the week. For example, on Monday, everyone will focus on being polite. For each day, organize an activity that highlights the quality you are focusing on. Students can write thank you cards, practice making eye contact, and play games where they have to share and cooperate.

Stress to students that even though we need to always practice all aspects of the Golden Rule, it is also important to be especially mindful of one or another each day.