Waiters in Elevators

Waiters in Elevators — Dylan Shearsby

Meet Hanz and Franz, the hardest-working waiters at the Rigatoni Hotel! They look after their guests day after day, but there's one little problem: nobody seems to remember to say please or thank you. When the two waiters finally reach their limit, the whole hotel discovers just how much a little kindness and appreciation matter. With a wonderfully wacky premise and a madcap hotel adventure, this is a funny story with a message worth remembering.

Why I chose it

I chose this one for little readers who are learning about kindness, gratitude and the importance of appreciating others.

It's easy to remind children to say please and thank you, but I love stories that help them understand why those little words matter. Hanz and Franz's story opens up conversations about noticing the people who help us every day, treating others with respect and remembering that everyone deserves to feel appreciated. And with a hotel full of characters and chaos, the message comes wrapped in plenty of fun! 💛

Why you'll love it

• 😂 A wonderfully silly hotel adventure with plenty to discover

• 💛 Encourages gratitude and appreciation for others

• 🤝 Opens up conversations about manners, kindness and respect

• 🎨 Detailed illustrations that invite little readers to explore every page

Perfect for: Ages 3–7 · Kindness · Gratitude · Manners · Empathy · Funny read-alouds

Hardback · 32 pages · English · Written by Dylan Shearsby · Illustrated by Dylan Shearsby and Amanda Shearsby