"I am strong, and my flash is bright, And I will defend you and make things all right." These are the magic words to call upon Manner-Man - a superhero who can help control bullies and teach children ways to be considerate of others. Manner-Man arrives, shouting "To the Rescue", helping children learn about sharing and warning about not 'hitting with words.' He teaches that if someone starts pushing, just shout out "not nice!" Meet the children who form the Manner-Man team and find out how to join! Manner-Man incorporates messages and characters found within some of Cannon's earlier books - helping children learn how to cope with bullies and look within themselves for their inner superhero! This is the fifth rhyming children's book by this award-winning author whose other bestselling books include Gimme-Jimmy, The Magic Word, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys and Santa's Birthday Gift. Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won a dozen awards for her four previous rhyming books and is also the author of six published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. She has been called "a modern day Dr.Seuss" - GMTA Review. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/SherrillSCannon ...a gift to children and parents. This is a wonderful book to be shared within the family of parents, grandparents, siblings, as well as read together with teachers at preschools and Sunday schools. Ms. Cannon incorporates messages and characters found within some of her earlier books - helping children learn how to cope with bullies and look within themselves for their inner superhero! What a constructive and positive way to help children lead by example. This book empowers children to grow as a leader of positive actions, which benefit all around them! - Victoria Ross, San Diego Examiner Ms. Cannon has a unique ability to teach children very valuable behavioral lessons through her awesome writing. And the rhyming style of writing makes the story fun and enjoyable and easy to read... they are not only fun for children, they are just as much fun for adults...teaching many issues that are so important to build into the character of our children...the awesome and unique illustrations created by Kalpart bring the pages of this book to life..This is a book I highly recommend for all parents and guardians, and any library that holds children's books - Joy Hannabass, Readers Favorite "...Manner-Man takes on problem solving and dealing with bullies...has the kids solve problems calmly with words, though not words that hurt. When someone hits, pushes, takes a toy, or any other injustice, he has them shout "Not nice" to the offender... Writing rhyming stories, each a lesson in good manners, self-control, and making friends is what Ms. Cannon does best...One of this decade's prolific children's authors, Ms. Cannon writes with ease. Her books are great read-alouds and make wonderful books for kids with advanced beginner reading skills. - Kid-Lit Review Manners grease the wheels of society, allowing people to get along with one another by showing mutual respect & that is no small thing! Manner-Man is a brightly illustrated, rhyming softcover children's picturebook by multiple award-winning children's author Sherrill S. Cannon, designed to teach little ones about standing up to bullies who say hurtful things, & about the positive power of polite behavior. An upbeat story with a valuable lesson, Manner-Man is a choice pick especially for parents, babysitters, and preschool or grade-school educators to share with children...Midwest Book Review Winner of 10 Awards!  Manner-Man is a superhero who helps children learn how to cope with bullies.  It shows children that they can use peer pressure to stop bullying, and that each child has a superhero within.  Manner-Man has already won ten awards:  Winner of the 2014 CLIPP Awards K-2, Global eBooks Silver Medal, Reviewer's Choice Winner, Los Angeles Book Festival Winner, Rebecca's Reads H.M. , London Book Fair H.M., KART Awards Finalist, National Indie Excellence Finalist, as well as 2013 Readers' Favorite Silver Medal and a NABE Pinnacle Achievement Award. "I am strong, and my flash is bright, And I will defend you and make things all right..." These are the magic words to call upon Manner-Man - a superhero who can help control bullies and teach children ways to be considerate of others. Manner-Man arrives, shouting "To the Rescue", helping children learn about sharing and warning about not 'hitting with words.' He teaches that if someone starts pushing, just shout out "not nice!" Meet the children who form the Manner-Man team and find out how to join! Manner-Man incorporates messages and characters found within some of Cannon's earlier books - helping children learn how to cope with bullies and look within themselves for their inner superhero! This is the fifth rhyming children's book by this award-winning author whose other bestselling books include Gimme-Jimmy , The