Let’s begin our look at author Pamela Duncan Edwards with her picture book about manners, called “Rude Mule.” On the first page we are presented with a question – what if a mule knocked on your front door and announced that he had come for lunch? And then what if he wouldn’t wash his hooves before eating, and what if he kept braying at the table? Well, he certainly wouldn’t get any lunch, but if he washed his hooves like a good little mule, and asked for lunch politely, you’d give him some. If he slurps and gobbles, what would … Continue reading →