The Man with Bad Manners
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 Book cover of The Man with Bad Manners by Idries Shah | |
| Author | Idries Shah |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Rose Mary Santiago |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children |
| Published | November 2003 |
| Publisher | Hoopoe Books |
Publication date | 2003-2016 |
| Publication place | United States of America |
| Media type | Print (Paperback & Hardcover). |
| Pages | 24 |
| ISBN | 9781883536305 |
| Preceded by | The Magic Horse |
| Followed by | The Old Woman and the Eagle |
The Man With Bad Manners, first published in 2003, is the seventh out of eleven children's books written by Idries Shah and published by Hoopoe Books.
The Man With Bad Manners is a fable about how a village struggles with a Man with Bad Manners. The story's focus is on peaceful conflict resolution and how the village provides the Man with Bad Manners an opportunity to reform his behavior. The publisher has developed a "Manual for Parents and Caregivers," which is available for free at their website. The manual suggests questions that a parent might ask to enrich a child's understanding of the story's message.
Editions
The Man With Bad Manners comes in several different versions: hardcover, softcover, and hardcover with a CD. The book is published in several different language including English and Spanish as well as several bilingual editions including English and Pashto and English and Dari.
