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Table Manners

Elizabeth A Peck author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:The Franciscan Publishing Company

Published:28th Feb '25

Should be back in stock very soon

Table Manners cover

Profits from the sale of Table Manners are being donated to Jimmy's Cambridge, a registered charity taking care of people experiencing homelessness.

What starts out as a rather serious narration of a regrettable dining scenario soon pulls the reader into an unexpected and ridiculous whirlwind of silliness! Children will be asking you to read it again and again.

That’s SO good it should go all over the universe! Florence, 7 years old

This was a great conversation starter with our little eaters. Playful and fun, with a rhythm that appealed to the whole family, this book gave us food for thought with lots of giggles along the way. Hannah, Mum of two


There is an accompanying pack of cards with illustrations and text from the book. Instructions are given for seven different games which may be played with the cards.

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.

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

ISBN: 9781915198303

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

32 pages