Monster Etiquette: An Illustrated Guide to Genteel Behavior

by Don Moyer

We are surrounded by rude, loud, smelly, selfish creatures who don't know how to behave. Don Moyer decided to do something about it. This book offers 50 principles to help the ill-mannered behave with civility and grace. Each of the captions in this book is a small poem. It has been said that a good poem helps change the shape of the universe. Well these aren't that kind of poem, but they get the job done and may make you smile. As a public service, Don illustrated these principles to make them vivid and easy to remember.

Genres: Humor

68 pages, Hardcover

Published May 1, 2019

Reviews

[Marzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let's look at the full title: Monster Etiquette: An Illustrated Guide to Genteel Behavior for monsters, gargoyles, aliens, and nephews. Fifty principles to help you secure a respected place in polite society.

This is a humorous and charming illustrated book with classic Calamityware styled illustrations. Suitable for children of any age, it's full of wise advice in the form of short rhymes that children can easily remember with a bit of parental prompting. This is a great little picture book. I ordered directly from Calamityware.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

What has happened to manners today? Why are individuals so incredibly and blatantly without basic skills of politeness in day to day life? Why has Emily Post failed to reach us? Fear not, manners seekers, everything you and your offspring need to know is contained in Monster Etiquette. Written in verse and accompanied by original illustrations readers will learn about shaking hands, making polite small talk, and how to avoid ogling another being. Pure cleverness in a small package!

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is actually a very good book about etiquette, silliness aside. But then, why would we want to put the silliness aside? What could have been an informative but dull etiquette book is made fun by having been written in whimsical verse and illustrated with some wonderfully weird monsters! It's great fun!

[Ray Quirolgico · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun intricate illustrations paired with snarky intelligent text: a perfect adult picture book, that actually depicts some very important life lessons - the best kind of grown-up bedtime story.

[Rick Hamrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This charming book offers great advice in a short poem on each page, plus Don Moyer's great illustrations of monsters exhibiting the proper behavior.

[Kennard V · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoysble little book that covers most of the basic principles of etiquette.

[Katie Flora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absurdly adorable and well written. Features fantastic advice!

[Kathryn Grace Loves Horror · Rating 5 out of 5]

This delightful collection of rhyming etiquette tips is wonder for monster fans of all ages. Each tip is paired with an adorable or entertaining monster illustration. Don Moyer is a gifted artist, and I now count myself as a new fan.