Book cover of Do Unto Otters: A Book about Manners

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"Do not do to others that which would anger you if others did it to you."—Socrates (the Greek philosopher), circa 470-399 B.C.

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…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked Do Unto Otters as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a nuts-and-bolts book about the Golden Ruledo unto others as you have them do unto you. But unlike many other books with that same message, this one is lighthearted and approachable.

I also like the subtextgood manners are important, but we’re not talking about how to set a table here; the focus is on making sure everyone feels heard and respected, which is one of the fundamentals of kindness.

From Naomi's list on raising kind kids.

New neighbors have moved into the forest—they’re otters, and this news has thrown rabbit into a tizzy. But Owl volunteers to help by going over some basic manners! With lines like “It simply means treat otters the same way you’d like otters to treat you,” this book is certifiably hysterical. Keller has a way of making every moment a source of humor- with diagrams, speech bubbles, and lively illustrations that have a wonderfully retro feel. Extra points for lots of puns (one of the Otters is reading Harry Otter!) Plus it turns out Otter can say please in five languages!…

From Constance's list on hysterically funny picture books.

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