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Mr. Nogginbody and the Childish Child

Mr. Nogginbody and the Childish Child

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Mr. Nogginbody tries to babysit but ends up having fun with the child instead. He discovers that being a kid is much more fun than expected.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2020
Publisher: WW Norton & Co


Mr. Nogginbody is a kind and caring man who loves to babysit children. He believes that the best way to keep them entertained and focused is to give them a chocolate drink and encourage them to do their homework. However, things don't always go as planned.

One day, Mr. Nogginbody is called to babysit a young boy named Max. Max is a curious and energetic child who loves to explore and play. He refuses to do his homework and instead spends his time jumping on the couch and teasing his sitter. Mr. Nogginbody is frustrated and decides to take matters into his own hands.

He jumps up after Max and tries to convince him to study. But Max is too distracted and playful to listen. He keeps teasing Mr. Nogginbody and running around the room.

Mr. Nogginbody realizes that being a kid can be a lot of fun. He starts to play with Max and join in his games. They build a fort, play hide-and-seek, and have a dance party. Max is amazed by Mr. Nogginbody's energy and enthusiasm, and he starts to calm down and focus on his homework.

As the night goes on, Mr. Nogginbody and Max become closer. They share stories and laugh together. Mr. Nogginbody realizes that he doesn't need to force Max to do anything. He just needs to be patient and understanding and to enjoy the time they spend together.

In the end, Max finishes his homework and goes to bed feeling happy and satisfied. Mr. Nogginbody feels grateful for the experience and realizes that sometimes the best way to help a child is to just be there for them and have fun.

Mr. Nogginbody's story is a reminder that sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. By being patient, understanding, and enjoying the time we spend with children, we can help them grow and learn in ways that we never could have imagined.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 179 x 288 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781324004639

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