  | Full Text Reviews: School Library Journal - 05/01/2014 Gr 4 Up—As a child growing up in Virginia, Washington copied down the 110 rules of The Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation. As the book states in the foreword and introduction, etiquette is defined as the regulations that tell us how to act. This book takes a sampling of the rules that this Founding Father copied down and humorously portrays them. Each one is written in the original and then "translated" so that today's youth can understand; it is then followed by a couple of interesting and related facts, usually about Washington or about the time era. The real charm of the book, however, are the caricaturelike portraits that illustrate each point of etiquette. Readers will enjoy this fun, accessible read.—Esther Keller, I.S. 278, Brooklyn, NY - Copyright 2014 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission. Booklist - 06/01/2014 What were good manners for George Washington are still good manners for today’s youth (and adults). Kostyal has gleaned her 50 favorites from Washington’s 110 rules of etiquette, and in his refreshing caricature style, Harper has brought them to hilarious life. Each rule and its accompanying full-page illustration occupy a two-page spread. A rule is spelled as it was in Washington’s day and then it is followed by a modern-day interpretation and three comments attributed to Washington or a contemporary. Humor abounds throughout, from the etiquette rules themselves to the illustrations, all the while exposing readers to tips pertinent for today, yet often overlooked. As a bonus, readers will come away with a better sense of Washington as a person. A full list of the 110 rules is appended, in case you have a kid who needs really, really good manners. - Copyright 2014 Booklist. Loading...
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