The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups
The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups

The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups

Written and illustrated by David Wisniewski
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4 - 8
Reading age
48
Page count
810L
Lexile measure
Jul 31, 2001
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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?

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      David Wisniewski

      David Wisniewski (wiz-NESS-key) was born in Middlesex, England, in 1953. After training at Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, he spent three years as a clown, designing and constructing his own props, costumes, and gags. He was subsequently hired by his future wife, Donna, as a performer with a traveling puppet theatre. Married six months later, the Wisniewskis started their own troupe, Clarion Shadow Theatre, specializing in shadow puppetry. In the course of creating the plays, puppets, and projected scenery, Mr. Wisniewski evolved the storytelling techniques and art skills that eventually led to his picture books with their unique cut-paper illustrations. His retelling of GOLEM was awarded the 1997 Caldecott Medal. David Wisniewski died in 2002 in the Maryland home he shared with his wife and two children.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780064437530
    Publication Date
    July 31, 2001
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1998
    Page Count
    48
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    9706469
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    45363734
    Lexile® Level
    810L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    32180
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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