(back cover)
Sometimes it can be hard to behave properly if you're a messy, noisy wolf and all you want to do is have fun.

But as the Scallywags learn, if it means losing your friends, then maybe it's time to practice those manners!

(front flap)
When the Scallywags aren't being lazy and shiftless, they spend the day jumping around and clowning around and getting into all kinds of mischief. They make a lot of noise and throw their food around and make general nuisances of themselves. They annoy all the other animals and show the entire world that they simply don't know how to behave. But on one occasion, the Scallywags really overdo it. Now, it seems that they're about to lose all of their friends.

(back flap)
David Melling is an English author and illustrator who has created many delightful books for kids. Among his titles available in North America from Barron's are: