My Little Fox Says Please is an educational picture book for preschool children written by David Blaze. How do kids get their parents to realize what they really want? In this entertaining picture book, a little fox considers all manner of methods to ask his mom for all sorts of things. If he wants a snack, he can give her body signals like rubbing his tummy or making chomping noises with his teeth, but he discovers that the easiest and most effective way to get those cookies is to say “please.” Blaze shows the little fox asking for TV time, game playing, a treat out at a restaurant and other situations in which children commonly find themselves. Each time, the little fox considers his choices for communicating his desires and sees how saying “please” works best.

David Blaze’s educational picture book for preschool children, My Little Fox Says Please, teaches children manners in a most hilarious and entertaining way. I loved the image of that little fox dancing for macaroni and cheese and marveled at the different non-verbal cues he came up with. Blaze never comes out and dictates polite behavior to his readers; he simply offers alternatives and demonstrates that every time, the best and simplest way to get an adult to comply with your wishes is to say please. I’m familiar with Timothy David and Zander Blaze, the father and son team who write under the name David Blaze from their marvelous children’s My Fox series, and found this volume, which is geared toward new readers, to be equally enjoyable and smile-evoking. Who says learning manners has to be stifling and dull? My Little Fox doesn’t think so. This book is a perfect selection for story time or for new readers to try reading on their own. Either way, it’s sure to get some smiles and giggles along the way. My Little Fox Says Please is most highly recommended.

My Little Fox Says Please is a children’s illustrated book by David Blaze. In the book, we’re introduced to little fox and his mama who take us through a number of situations where the little fox has to learn to ask nicely. The situations highlight what will not get kids what they want. Throwing things, throwing a tantrum or stomping feet result in a firm 'no.' Saying 'please' not only has the desired effect but gets things done faster. It’s the only way little fox is going to get a snack or bubbles added to his bath.

With its familiar settings, My Little Fox Says Please is a fun and rewarding experience for parents to read with their kids. Parents get to teach their kids to have manners in an entertaining way without laying down the law. Everyone loves polite kids and this book teaches them the benefits of being respectful to an adult. David Blaze chose situations that are common to most kids and the things they enjoy. Chances are parents have already had to deal with at least one. This is a must-have to add to your little one’s book shelf. Many grown-ups would have been better people if they'd had an opportunity to read David Blaze’s book at a young age. The illustrations in this book are beautiful and colorful. The pictures give a visual accompaniment to the narrative, perfectly communicating what the child needs to learn. Children will relate to the drawings as these depict things they are familiar with in their day to day lives.