No Slurping, No Burping! A Tale of Table Manners

Two doe-eyed siblings are the table-manners authorities in this fun role-reversal story, first in the Disney Artist Showcase series. Bove’s vintage-flavored cartoons show the children’s buffoonish Father knocking over the salad dressing, slurping his soup, and playing with his fettuccini during a week’s worth of meals. “Food is for eating, not for playing,” daughter Evie reminds him. “Take small bites. And swallow before you speak.” Father’s oafishness will earn him some laughs, and readers will also pick up a few dining tips. Ages 3–8. Author’s agent: Barry Goldblatt, Barry Goldblatt Literary. (Mar.)