{"product_id":"professor-nincompoop","title":"Professor Nincompoop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROFESSOR NINCOMPOOP IS ONE OF THE FUNNIEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Actual Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Oh my goodness! Professor Nincompoop had me giggling from the first page”\u003cbr\u003e★ “Love the silliness of this story!”\u003cbr\u003e★ “A fun read with a good message to be skeptical and check your facts.”\u003cbr\u003e★ “My son could NOT stop laughing at Professor Nincompoop and his antics.”\u003cbr\u003e★ “This book is full of laugh-out-loud fun, tongue twisters, and the best kind of mischief.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA foolishly funny tale about trusting your gut and not believing everything\/everyone on the internet. A critical conversation for kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Nincompoop has discovered a new species of animal he’s sure will be his ticket into the Professors Hall of Fame. But when his two biggest fans, Nick and Tess, start to smell a rat, the professor doubles down on his ridiculous tale that sounds more like science fiction than scientific fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill the professor’s wild claims hold up — or will Nick and Tess uncover the truth?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for ages 4–8 | 32 pages | Hardcover | By Jimmy Vee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROFESSOR NINCOMPOOP — FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**What are funny picture books that teach kids critical thinking?**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessor Nincompoop is one of the best. Kirkus Reviews called it “an entertaining lesson in critical thinking wrapped in visual and verbal goofiness” and gave it a “Get It” verdict. When Professor Nincompoop announces a wild scientific discovery, his two young fans Nick and Tess start asking the right questions — and kids reading along get a hilarious, pressure-free lesson in thinking for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Was Professor Nincompoop really read by Bryan Cranston?**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Professor Nincompoop was selected to be read aloud by Bryan Cranston on Storyline Online, the SAG-AFTRA literacy platform used by millions of children and classrooms across the country. It’s one of the highest honors a children’s book can receive, and it tells you everything about the quality and appeal of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**What is a good funny read aloud book about not believing everything you see online?**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessor Nincompoop. Without ever being preachy about it, the book is a comical cautionary tale about consuming information online and the importance of questioning what you read. The professor doubles down on his ridiculous claims while the kids smell a rat — and kids reading along instinctively root for Nick and Tess to prove him wrong. It’s media literacy disguised as a silly picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**What is the hidden Easter egg in Professor Nincompoop?**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder the dust jacket there’s a surprise cover design that most people never find unless they know to look. We’re not going to spoil it here — let your kid discover it. It’s the kind of detail that makes kids want to share the book with everyone they know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Can I get a signed copy of Professor Nincompoop directly from the author?**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — every copy from bellylaughbooks.com is personally signed and personalized by Jimmy Vee. Leave the recipient’s first name in your order notes. A signed copy of a Bryan Cranston–read picture book is a genuinely special gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**What age is Professor Nincompoop for?**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAges 4 and up. The silliness works for younger kids who love goofy characters, while the critical thinking angle resonates with older kids and makes it a favorite for classroom read-alouds in kindergarten through third grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**How much does shipping cost?**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlat $5 for a single book. Free shipping on 2 or more books. 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