Description This book combines Maurice Sendak's classic, lively illustrations with Sesyle Joslin's witty and original text. Building on the popularity of their earlier book, What Do You Say, Dear?, this second etiquette book was published in the United States in 1961. This is the first time it has been introduced in Korea. ★ A Delightful and Witty, Sophisticated Etiquette Picture Book Children grow up forming relationships with their parents within the family, and later meet teachers and friends through kindergarten and school. As children go through this process of socialization and forming new relationships, manners are an essential thing to teach them. Good manners are actions that come from a heart willing to yield to and consider others first. This becomes an etiquette that must never be forgotten within any community where people live together. While the previous book, What Do You Say, Dear?, dealt with verbal manners, What Should You Do? elegantly shows behavioral manners through witty actions in various situations. Rather than openly forcing manners onto children, the book naturally tells them what appropriate and polite behavior looks like in different situations through fantastical and exciting stories. ★ Keeping Good Manners Even in Absurd and Awkward Situations! This book features 11 wonderfully absurd and outrageous stories. The exciting tales spark children's curiosity and imagination, and the manners shown through the characters' actions in the midst of their situations or crises are full of wit. For example, the book poses a situation: "What should you do if the lunch bell rings while you're searching for treasure with your pirate friend?" This encourages children to imagine various responses. Then it reveals the polite answer: "You wash your hands clean before eating." When a polar bear lady in a white fur coat enters an igloo, you help her take off her coat; when a young lady drops her handkerchief just before walking the plank into the sea, you pick it up and return it to her. All of these situations are quite absurd and, at times, wonderfully awkward when you really think about them. Yet the characters in the stories behave with mature, polite manners. Their nonchalant charm makes them all the more endearing, and shows children that having good manners can be enjoyable. ★ Stories Rich with Diverse Social and Cultural Elements Scenes such as an Indian chief smoking a peace pipe with cowboys, or one of Robin Hood's men being caught by the Sheriff of Nottingham while reading a book in the forest, depict the cultures and customs of other lands. The Indian chief smoking the pipe reflects the Native American custom of passing a peace pipe as a gesture of friendship. The Sheriff of Nottingham, meanwhile, is a character from the Robin Hood legend who chases the noble outlaw. Understanding this background knowledge helps children better grasp the situations and characters, allowing them to become even more immersed in the stories. ★ Storytelling and Classic Illustrations That Spark Imagination and Creativity The diverse characters in this book—pirates, an Indian chief, acrobats, dragons, and more—add color to the stories and stir children's boundless imagination. The book also transports readers across time and space, offering glimpses of different eras and countries. Rather than feeling stiff or heavy, the lessons on behavior are wrapped in engaging literary storytelling that feels familiar and approachable to children. This book follows a fun question-and-answer structure, and one enjoyable way to use it is for parents and children to freely discuss what they think should happen before turning the page to reveal the polite response. Children's wonderfully imaginative answers will come pouring out, making the story even richer and more colorful. Maurice Sendak's illustrations also add to the fun and excitement, with touches of yellow and green that are simple yet expressive, capturing the essence of each story. The classic-style characters come alive with vivid, expressive faces full of energy. ▶ Story Summary The book consists of 11 stories featuring a variety of characters, including pirates, an Indian chief, one of Robin Hood's men, acrobats, and a dragon. For example: "What should you do if the lunch bell rings while you're searching for treasure with your pirate friend?"