Keats Dalinger is the only boy in a family of four siblings - his oldest sister is practically perfect in every way, the next oldest is a sophisticated fashion plate, and the baby is wild - and prefers to be naked. He feels a bit invisible, and things aren't going that well at school. But then, one day, The Manny shows up. He's a male nanny, and he's there to turn the Dalinger house around. His mantra is "be interesting," and with The Manny around, life will never be dull.This book is simply delightful. I loved Keats Dalinger and was so unbelievably happy that The Manny came into his life. There's just so much about this book to be enthusiastic about: Keats, the manny, the relationship between the Dalinger siblings, Keats' stories about his school experiences. It's a funny book that also has parts that are quite sad and touching, particularly relating to the kids' grandmother. I loved the ending of the book almost as much as Keats' did, and am really happy to see that there's a sequel, Hit the Road, Manny.
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Read it with:
Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers
Bettina Valentino and the Picasso Club by Niki Daly
Little Darlings by Sam Llewellyn
Eloise by Kay Thompson
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