Why a disguise

New Condition: new Hardcover. Save for Later. View all copies of this book. Bibliographic Details Title: Why a Disguise? About this title Synopsis: A whimsical children's guide to living incognito demonstrates the pros and cons of donning a disguise as a means of escaping such life perils as setting the table and the class bully. Store Description Proceeds from our book sales help support our farm and the growing of sustainable foods.

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Kids will automatically warm up to her ingenuous narrator as he shows how a disguise is "a very handy thing to have around" and then outlines the do's and don'ts of deceptive dress. Donning a Groucho-style glasses-and-nose mask complete with an attached beard, the resourceful fellow demonstrates how such a disguise can help "you" avoid being told "It's your turn" by the dentist's nurse, let you off the hook when your mother tries to serve you lima beans and prevent visiting relatives from pinching you on the cheek and telling you how much you've grown.

Youngsters will be tickled by the exaggerated power of this minimal disguise, which lets the boy hide his identity even from his parents.

A bathtime scene is especially funny as Mom casts a cool, appraising eye at the narrator, half-naked beneath his oversize beard. In the end, however, wholesomeness prevails: as the boy's parents tuck him into bed, Numeroff reminds readers that "it's nice to know that you're still you. Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc. I'm not sure what the point was, other than to tell children that it's cute to try to avoid baths, chores, vegetables and anything else you don't like.

May 18, Beth rated it liked it Shelves: children-s. A disguise might help you avoid the dentist, bully, and setting the table. Regardless though, you are still yourself. The dog has to disguise on at the close of the story. A very cute little story about a boy with a fake beard, nose, and glasses. He outlines when and where it is beneficial to use a disguise. Cute illustrations. Apr 07, Zach rated it liked it Shelves: self-confidence , imagination.

This quirky story delves into the idea that imagining to be someone else can be a lot of fun and even have its advantages. But, in the end, it's great to just be you! Aug 30, Meredith rated it did not like it. Too high-concept for my preschoolers. Lucy rated it it was ok Feb 28, Crystal rated it liked it Apr 04, Brigette Robicheau rated it liked it Oct 04, Brandi rated it liked it Jul 26, Jason Beyer rated it liked it Oct 02, Margaret rated it really liked it Mar 18, Diana rated it liked it Jan 29, Kalen rated it liked it Jun 14, M rated it liked it Apr 20, Mrs rated it liked it Nov 03,