Wake Me Up in 20 Coconuts! by Keller, Laurie

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

Author: Laurie Keller
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach
Published: 09/20/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 12.30h x 10.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780316311960
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2022
Publishers Weekly 08/01/2022
Booklist 08/01/2022 pg. 60
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2022 pg. 66
School Library Journal 12/16/2022 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Laurie Keller is the popular creator of many books for kids, including Potato Pants!; Do Unto Otters; The Scrambled States of America; Open Wide: Tooth School Inside; Arnie the Doughnut; Hello, Arnie!; and three books in The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut chapter book series: Bowling Alley Bandit, Invasion of the Ufonuts, and The Spinny Icky Showdown. She is also the Geisel Award-winning creator of We Are Growing!. Laurie figured it took her at least 3,762 coconuts to make this book.