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title: "Madeline Says Merci: The Always-Be-Polite Book"
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# Top-rated children’s manners book Vibrant, charming illustrations Classic etiquette guide Madeline Says Merci: The Always-Be-Polite Book

**Price:** A$37
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎩 Elevate toddler etiquette with timeless charm and colorful flair!

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- **What is this?** Madeline Says Merci: The Always-Be-Polite Book
- **How much does it cost?** A$37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Proven Parent Favorite:** Highly rated with 4.8 stars from 344 reviews, trusted by families worldwide.
- • **Vibrant Artistic Legacy:** Colorful illustrations inspired by the iconic Madeline series, adding a fresh yet nostalgic charm.
- • **Timeless Politeness Lessons:** Gentle rhyming etiquette guidance perfect for toddlers learning social grace.
- • **A Must-Have for Madeline Fans:** Ideal follow-up for those familiar with Madeline’s world, blending tradition with modern warmth.
- • **Perfect for Early Social Development:** Teaches essential manners like please, thank you, and sorry in relatable, fun scenarios.

## Overview

Madeline Says Merci: The Always-Be-Polite Book is a beloved children’s manners guide featuring vibrant illustrations inspired by the classic Madeline series. With a 4.8-star rating from over 300 reviews, it offers gentle, rhyming lessons on politeness tailored for toddlers, making it a trusted resource for parents aiming to nurture social grace and kindness in their little ones.

## Description

Madeline Says Merci: The Always-Be-Polite Book [John Bemelmans Marciano] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Madeline Says Merci: The Always-Be-Polite Book

Review: LOVELY book for little ladies - Just got this for my 3-year-old who adores Madeline. It is supremely lovely, with adorable drawings, and the cutest guidance on manners. Anyone who has a toddler knows how demanding, naughty and haughty they can be, and this book offers gentle etiquette guidance, in a rhyming format. It's intelligent and cute, and will delight kids and adults. This should be a favorite--and a staple--for any parents who want to turn a naughty toddler into a young lady. At least it offers some hope!!! The DVD's are also wonderful, with gentle lessons in each one about being polite and honest--something that is quite unknown to toddlers. The stories are old-fashioned yet timeless. Madeline is my hero!
Review: Merci, Mr. Marciano - This book is great for teaching young children manners, e.g., how to say please, thank you and sorry. As other reviews state, this is not a typical picture book in that it tells a story. Rather it's divided into sections, each one covering a different manner to be taught, with examples of when certain manners should be used. You can easily see the influence of Ludwig Bemelmans in his grandson's artwork. But Marciano's illustrations make excellent use of color that adds more vibrancy than the original Madeline books. I wouldn't recommend this book as an introduction to the world of Madeline. The original Madeline, Reissue of 1939 edition or the Caldecott Medal Award-winning Madeline's Rescue are better suited for that. But if you're already familiar with Madeline, Pepito, Miss Clavel and friends, this would make a fun read.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #81,408 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #53 in Children's Europe Books #192 in Children's Manners Books #1,204 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 344 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LOVELY book for little ladies
*by N***D on February 26, 2011*

Just got this for my 3-year-old who adores Madeline. It is supremely lovely, with adorable drawings, and the cutest guidance on manners. Anyone who has a toddler knows how demanding, naughty and haughty they can be, and this book offers gentle etiquette guidance, in a rhyming format. It's intelligent and cute, and will delight kids and adults. This should be a favorite--and a staple--for any parents who want to turn a naughty toddler into a young lady. At least it offers some hope!!! The DVD's are also wonderful, with gentle lessons in each one about being polite and honest--something that is quite unknown to toddlers. The stories are old-fashioned yet timeless. Madeline is my hero!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Merci, Mr. Marciano
*by K***Y on December 7, 2008*

This book is great for teaching young children manners, e.g., how to say please, thank you and sorry. As other reviews state, this is not a typical picture book in that it tells a story. Rather it's divided into sections, each one covering a different manner to be taught, with examples of when certain manners should be used. You can easily see the influence of Ludwig Bemelmans in his grandson's artwork. But Marciano's illustrations make excellent use of color that adds more vibrancy than the original Madeline books. I wouldn't recommend this book as an introduction to the world of Madeline. The original Madeline, Reissue of 1939 edition or the Caldecott Medal Award-winning Madeline's Rescue are better suited for that. But if you're already familiar with Madeline, Pepito, Miss Clavel and friends, this would make a fun read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful
*by A***R on January 14, 2013*

This is my favorite manners book for my daughter(2). I started reading to this when she was just 1 year old. I had purchased a couple of other books related to the matter but this is by far the best one we have. It covers pretty much everything regarding the topic. This covers greetings, being kind and courteous, apologizing, and saying goodbye (and a lot in between). I read this book daily to my daughter and when she forgets to say the words anytime in the day, I remind her what Madeline would say. The French words (just a couple) also help to make it interesting and fun. The book is easy to read and has a rhyming scheme to it so it sticks. I really recommend this book to any parent. It is just wonderful.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*