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This hilarious picture book follows a wannabe know-it-all terrified of losing his smarty pants reputation in the eyes of his friends, by bestselling Geisel-Award winning creator Laurie Keller

The helpful KNOW-IT-ALL in apartment 2C can answer any question. He's such a wealth of information, and all his neighbors depend on him. But one day he is asked a question that he just doesn't understand. How can 2C help his neighbor and also protect his smarty-pants reputation if he doesn't know what the question means? 

This irresistible story reinforces that it's okay—in fact, it's actually a very good thing—to say 'I don't know.' Asking questions leads to discovery, understanding, and insight. In her signature humorous and imaginative style, Laurie Keller takes the embarrassment out of admitting that you don't know something and proves how helpful it can be! 

A CBC CHILDREN'S FAVORITE AWARD WINNER

'A romp about saying 'I don't know.' Extremely silly and somewhat chaotic—which means kids will probably love it.' ―Kirkus Reviews

Wake Me Up in 20 Coconuts

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    A Hardback by Laurie Keller

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      Publisher Little, Brown & Company
      Published 6 October 2022
      ISBN-13 9780316311960
      978-0316311960
      ISBN-10 0316311960

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This hilarious picture book follows a wannabe know-it-all terrified of losing his smarty pants reputation in the eyes of his friends, by bestselling Geisel-Award winning creator Laurie Keller

      The helpful KNOW-IT-ALL in apartment 2C can answer any question. He's such a wealth of information, and all his neighbors depend on him. But one day he is asked a question that he just doesn't understand. How can 2C help his neighbor and also protect his smarty-pants reputation if he doesn't know what the question means? 

      This irresistible story reinforces that it's okay—in fact, it's actually a very good thing—to say 'I don't know.' Asking questions leads to discovery, understanding, and insight. In her signature humorous and imaginative style, Laurie Keller takes the embarrassment out of admitting that you don't know something and proves how helpful it can be! 

      A CBC CHILDREN'S FAVORITE AWARD WINNER

      'A romp about saying 'I don't know.' Extremely silly and somewhat chaotic—which means kids will probably love it.' ―Kirkus Reviews

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