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In the follow-up to The Secret Knowledge of Grown-ups, a Caldecott Medal winner reveals more of the real reasons grown-ups tell kids to do things such as brush their teeth or clean under the bed. Children's BOMC.
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Grade 2-5-The intrepid debunker of parental restraints returns in this sequel to The Secret Knowledge of Grown-ups (Lothrop, 1998). Continuing his quest to unearth the truth behind such rules as "brush your teeth," "clean under your bed," and "don't swallow your gum," the author risks life and limb as he dons various disguises, eludes determined pursuers, and cracks intricate security systems. He reveals the true and truly far-fetched explanations (brushing reminds your teeth to stay put, cleaning under your bed prevents the growth of dust bunnies, and swallowing gum will inflate your stomach and you'll float away) in brief vignettes that draw from fractured history, convoluted science, and just plain absurdity. Meticulous cut-paper illustrations extend the silliness of the premise as molars riot, dust bunnies attack, and flatulent GIs prepare an invasion. While wordy for a picture book, lots of the text appears in boxed asides and picture captions. The humor sometimes tries too hard and exclamation points proliferate as the predominantly male cast delivers puns, jokes, and (sometimes gross) mayhem. Many of the jibes, while clever, will be best appreciated by adults and a total of eight "secrets" makes for a bulky and lengthy second file. Buy where the first is popular.
Carol Ann Wilson, Westfield Memorial Library, NJ
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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