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How to Be

Six Simple Rules for Being the Best Kid You Can Be

Author Munro Leaf
Hardcover
$9.98 US
Rizzoli | Rizzoli Universe Promotional Books
7-1/2"W x 10"H | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Mar 03, 2026 | 104 Pages | 9780789346414
Age 3-5 years | Up to Kindergarten
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The first collection of abridged versions of Munro Leaf's most popular children's whimsically charming guides to childern's etiquette. With their retro illustrations, Leaf's books make the perfect gift for parents and children alike.

Culled from the pages of Munro Leaf's successful series of illustrated children's books, How to Be is a witty, urbane, and kid-friendly tutorial on how to be a well-rounded child.
Munro Leaf was the author and illustrator of dozens of children's books. He is best known for The Story of Ferdinand, first published in 1936 and a bestseller ever since. Many famous artists have served as illustrators on his books, including Robert Lawson, Ludwig Bemelmans, and Theodor Seuss Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss). Leaf also penned the charming non-fiction series for children concerning manners and behavior that was republished after a hiatus, including the titles How to Behave and Why, Manners Can Be Fun, and How To Speak Politely.

Leaf died in 1976 at the age of 71. View titles by Munro Leaf

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The first collection of abridged versions of Munro Leaf's most popular children's whimsically charming guides to childern's etiquette. With their retro illustrations, Leaf's books make the perfect gift for parents and children alike.

Culled from the pages of Munro Leaf's successful series of illustrated children's books, How to Be is a witty, urbane, and kid-friendly tutorial on how to be a well-rounded child.

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Munro Leaf was the author and illustrator of dozens of children's books. He is best known for The Story of Ferdinand, first published in 1936 and a bestseller ever since. Many famous artists have served as illustrators on his books, including Robert Lawson, Ludwig Bemelmans, and Theodor Seuss Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss). Leaf also penned the charming non-fiction series for children concerning manners and behavior that was republished after a hiatus, including the titles How to Behave and Why, Manners Can Be Fun, and How To Speak Politely.

Leaf died in 1976 at the age of 71. View titles by Munro Leaf

Additional formats

  • How to Be
    How to Be
    Six Simple Rules for Being the Best Kid You Can Be
    Munro Leaf
    9780789331090
    $19.95 US
    Hardcover
    Rizzoli Universe
    Sep 22, 2015
    Age 3-5 years
  • How to Be
    How to Be
    Six Simple Rules for Being the Best Kid You Can Be
    Munro Leaf
    9780789331090
    $19.95 US
    Hardcover
    Rizzoli Universe
    Sep 22, 2015
    Age 3-5 years

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