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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 818.5402 EAN: 9780064437530 ISBN: 0064437531 Label: HarperTrophy Manufacturer: HarperTrophy Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 48 Publication Date: August 01, 2001 Publisher: HarperTrophy Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Release Date: July 31, 2001 Studio: HarperTrophy Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: "Don't jump on your bed!" "Don't bite your nails!" Parents sure seem to have a lot of rules. To make matters worse, the reasons behind the rules often don't seem to make any sense. Could there be other, secret purposes behind these perpetual parental pleadings? Such is the premise of David Wisniewski's The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups, which has the look of a top secret, classified folder. A radical departure from his Caldecott Award-winning Golem, this book is pure wackiness. Inside, kids will find the "real" reasons behind their parents' rules. And, as Wisniewski reveals, grown-ups have more information than they let on--information pertaining to national security--that makes these admonitions essential. Wisniewski's illustrations are bright paper cut-outs, featuring crumpled, torn "Security Clearance Required" documents that look freshly pilfered from a government dumpster. Although the conspiracy theories may be over a few young readers' heads, many kids will love the sense of getting an inside scoop. Suspicious youngsters will be delighted to find out, for example, that when parents tell you to eat your vegetables, it's actually to prevent vegetables from regaining world domination. Parents may roll their eyes and say, "Nonsense," but then again, they would say that, wouldn't they? (Ages 6 to 10) Product Description: Parents are always spouting these rules. Do they really care about nutrients and mattresses, or are they hiding something? Luckily, one fearless grown–up will risk his neck and his dignity to find out. Disguised as everything from a chocolate milk scuba diver to a giant nose, this counterspy uncovers the disturbing truth. And what he learns will shock you like nothing before. Startling suckface emergencies! Dangerous digit gangs! Powerful sumo cells! Those are just some of the secrets revealed in this book by Caldecott medalist David Wisniewski. But don't let anyone catch you reading it–especially grown–ups. Who knows what could happen if they knew that you knew? Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Good Book!!This is a great book for children at any age. I use the book for a writing assignment. Rating: - Wasn't as funny as the first edition...Seems like all the hysterical topics like nose picking, etc were explored in the first chapter. My kids aren't too excited to read about dust bunnies... Rating:  - Kids LOVE it!I ordered this book to go along with a lesson I was teaching. I have to admit, I was a little disappointed in the book when I read it myself. I almost didn't even use it, but at the last minute decided to read it to my class. They LOVED it. They begged me to read more and began a list of who could check it out from me next. They think the files are HYSTERICAL, and my book is already looking well-worn! Rating:  - The Secret Knowledge of Grown-UpsWhat a great book! My children enjoyed reading this book together, we all laughed out loud at the revelations of adults "Secret Knowledge!" Sure to delight grown-ups and children alike! Rating: - Top Secret Files Revealed!An adult has done the unthinkable! Broken the secret adult pact and published confidential files telling kids the truth about various rules we adults have passed onto them under the misconception that these rules were for their own good. David Wisniewski reveals the truth that the real reason we eat vegetables is to keep them in their place so they do not take over the world and eat us, instead of the lies we tell that vegetables are good for you. Other secrets he reveals include the reason why ... Read More |
