Connoisseur Kids

I love Paris and recently stumbled upon the author’s first book, Lessons from Madame Chic, an entrancing account of her time in the City of Light as a foreign exchange student. She self-published that very successful memoir and has gone on to develop a cottage industry of sorts with her subsequent books and online presence, a feat I hope to duplicate as I write my first memoir.

I also love the colorfully chic illustrations that characterize her covers, and that’s what drew me to her latest, CONNOISSEUR KIDS.

It’s an urbane guide to raising well-behaved children and one I’d love to give to every parent in the restaurant attached to our fave Starbucks. Each night, toddlers are let loose to run free in the connecting public space, yelling and doing gymnastics on nearby chairs and tables. When asked politely to mind their progeny, parents look aghast, as if one is asking them to effect world peace. All we really want is peace in our little realm as we quietly talk and sip our lattes. Is that too much to ask?

Not if Jennifer is successful with her latest foray into cosmopolitan good manners. I for one pray she succeeds, and will be singing her praises and that of this charming work. God bless you, Ms. Scott! 5/5

Pub Date 10 Sep 2019.

Thanks to the author, Chronicle Books and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.

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Good book to help kids with manners and etiquette. With information, exercises and at times recipes it help parents and child to better behaviours - eye contact, posture, sharing and other topics. Quick - from one thing to the next, talks of topic and exercise or activity then goes on.

Thank you so much for this delightful educational children’s book! It is comprehensive, fun, easy to understand and ideal to share with one’s kids, and to start valuable discussions with them. I particularly love all the exercises and activities which help understand and apply the sound advice!
A must-read for parents and children, grand parents and teachers!

This is a great little introduction to etiquette for families and younger readers! It has a number of fun activities to help make manners and social rules stick. To note, certain activities such as those involving eye contact might need to be adapted slightly or skipped over by parents of special needs kiddos, but most are very friendly even without adaptation. Everything is very well-explained and even adults might learn a bit about different social norms and the reasons for them from this book.

It is a great book, fabulous in its simplicity and rich on joyful exercises and activities to practice good behaviours. The biggest advantages of the book are the creative approach to boring topics and the fact that it can be read by both parents and children. It is a practical guide without unnecessary theory which guaranteed your family productive parents-children time. Moreover, the book fits even for 3 years old children. However, all reading here is solely parents’ task. In this case, storytelling and discussion based on book’s topics are better.

Jennifer L. Scott was a new for me author, but I surely will be reading her other books.

Thanks to the author and NetGalley for a review copy. All opinions are mine.
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Love this book. Thanks to Chronicle and Net Galley for the ARC. This book is a basic etiquette book, covering topics from manners to hygiene. All the topics are explained in age-appropriate language that is entertaining to read. There are cute illustrations and tidbits about various subjects and famous people that have played a role in the development of etiquette through the years. Like a book for adults, this book contains information, recipes, tips, sample ideas, and more. I recommend this book for all families and it would be a good resource for classrooms, scouting, or other children's groups. This book is a great interactive book in that family or group members would read it together and use it to prompt conversations.

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I like this book, that explained clearly to both adults and kids on how to behave in society. Not being a snob, of course, but it explained the big rules of how to play nice so people can accept you better.

I am such a fan of Jennifer L. Scott. I watch her videos and have read three of her books. This book is filled with ideas for raising children who are well-mannered and confident. I plan to use this book with my son when he is a little older. My generation was taught most of the skills that Jennifer describes, but it does seem like manners have become neglected in our society lately. This book is practical; it even includes games and tactile ways to teach the skills. Jennifer applies her skills as both a homeschool teacher and a lifestyle expert. I say, "Amen, sister!" She is a much-needed voice of reason.

Jennifer L. Scott's messages of poise and etiquette aimed at adults appeal to me, so I was quite curious to see her approach to helping children to gain these qualities that are increasingly less common place in today's world.

Reading this guide for parents and their children brought back memories of childhood lessons and I found an appreciation for the range of topics and the different approaches that are suggested. While some of the approaches may work better than others, depending on individual personalities, the ideas that are presented are well worth considering.

As someone with several decades of experience as an aunt, and a great aunt in more recent years, this is a book I would recommend for those with or without children. Written in a manner that is suitable for children who read at an intermediate level or above, as well as for reading as a family, there is value here for those who are not parents but whose relationships with children may enable them to be a role model.

This review refers to a digital galley I voluntarily read through NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher. All opinions are my own.