
Cooper Ration and the Great Tree Race
A little teamwork goes a long way up.

On a chilly shore, Manny notices a town full of rushing, grabbing, and grumbling. With a friendly smile and two little words—please and thank you—he shows his neighbors another way. A seaside story about good manners, sharing, and treating others kindly.
A picture book about good manners for preschoolers and younger listeners, with a little magic in please and thank you.
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Two sample spreads from the story. Settle in and read them together.


On the chilly shore where sea winds blew, Lived Manny Nors, who always knew... Two magic words both kind and true: "Please and Thank you!"


When Manny stepped into the square, The animals rushed here and there. He tried to wave and say hello… But no one stopped— they didn’t slow.

A conversation starter inspired by Manny Nors.

A little teamwork goes a long way up.

Little ears. Open hearts. Big feelings.

A little wonder goes a long why.