Don’t Forget the Exclamation Point! – “Don’t Books" for Kids
Not too long ago, we highlighted some "advice" books for kids; while I was doing research for that post, I found that the most frequent advice that we give to kids tends to begin with the word "don't" and end with an exclamation point.
Here are a few examples of "Don't Books" that you can find at Toronto Public Library:
Don't Forget the Bacon! by Pat Hutchins (Ages 4-8)
That’s just good advice for practically everyone!
Don't Give this Book a Bowl of Milk! by Benjamin Bird (Ages 4-7)
Be careful if you come across this book in the library “cat”alogue!
Don't Turn the Page! by Rachelle Burke (Ages 4-7)
Bedtime just might get a little longer if you do!
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems (Ages 3-6)
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay up Late! by Mo Willems (Ages 3-6)
...and whatever you do, DON'T LISTEN TO THE PIGEON!
Don't Slam the Door! by Dori Chaconas (Ages 4-7)
…because one thing will lead to another!
Don't Sneeze at the Wedding by Pamela Mayer (Ages 5-8)
Try wiggling you earlobe, pinching your nose, or whispering "pineapple" instead.
Don't Splash the Sasquatch! by Kent Redeker (Ages 3-6)
Or he just might get “squizzlefied”!
Don't Wake Up the Tiger by Britta Teckentrup (Ages 3-5)
Do try to help her to stay asleep! (There's no exclamation point at the end of this book title…probably because we shouldn’t shout while the tiger is sleeping!)
Whatever You Do, Don't Go Near that Canoe! by Julie Lawson (Ages 5-8)
Adventure awaits but beware your fate!
If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't! by Elise Parsley (Ages 5-8)
If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don't! by Elise Parsley (Ages 5-8)
Do yourself a favour and just don’t…
...but please DO read and enjoy these books!
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