Delightful, illustrated poem for 3-7 year-olds following journey of a little girl who is a terror at the table. Will the perseverance of her log-suffering parents pay off? Hilarious-will have children asking for it to be read again and again.
Elizabeth A. Peck MA (Oxon) has been a teacher of Religious Education in both primary and secondary schools since 2010 and has a keen interest in education and parenting. Regional winner of Ottokar's (now Waterstones) poetry competition as a teenager, she has a gift for expressing profound ideas and concepts in simple language for both adults and children to understand. This latest book of Elizabeth's is a light hearted look in verse at a common parenting issue, that of behaviour at the table. Her books are often inspired by her young daughter.Elizabeth's other publications to date: Why Does Mummy's Tummy Hurt? (Austin Macauley 2020); God is Not a Man in the Sky (Franciscan Publishing 2021); You CanTell me Anything (Franciscan Publishing 2023).
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Table Manners is a wonderful blend of charm, humour and education. A must-have for any young child's bookshelf. It is an enchanting, fun-filled poem aimed at young children, offering a delightful way to teach important lessons in good manners while entertaining them with fun rhymes and beautiful illustrations. It is sure to have both adults and children giggling away!Daniel Clifford, Chef Patron of two-star Michelin Restaurant Midsummer House, Cambridge Jimmy's are thrilled to be supported by Lizzy's wonderful book, inspired by her daughter. We hope Table Manners will be enjoyed by countless children, while at the same time supporting those experiencing homelessness in Cambridge. Cat Strawbridge, Jimmy's Cambridge
