Bonton: Kako da ne postanem klipan-ica u sto lekcija

Etiquette: How to Not Become a Klipan-ica in 100 Lessons is one of Zvonimir Balog's most recognizable titles and one of those books that has acquired almost cult status among young readers. Instead of a classic, dry manual on good manners, Balog offers a witty, playful and linguistically lively text that turns etiquette into reading that is both educational and entertaining. This is precisely what makes this book special: it does not impose rules from above, but conveys them through humor, wit and a short form close to children's and school experience.

The book is composed of 100 lessons that cover everyday situations, habits and forms of behavior that help the young reader distinguish politeness from rudeness, moderation from exaggeration and confidence from rudeness. Balog's approach is not moralizing. He does not lecture, but encourages the child to notice through laughter and recognition what is desirable and what is undesirable behavior. That is why Etiquette works both as an educational book and as an entertaining read.

The value of this book also lies in the fact that etiquette has been translated into the language of children: directly, humorously and without stiffness. Balog, as one of the most important Croatian authors for children, combines literary playfulness, rhythm, irony and pedagogical measure here. This is why Etiquette has remained a sought-after title that is remembered from childhood and is gladly rediscovered, both for nostalgia and for its enduring readability and charm.