I Can Explain

Nose picking? Nail biting? Wiping dirty hands on clothes? Instead of just deeming them "bad manners," award-winning author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake encourages readers to consider the compelling reasons that may be behind these behaviors. For instance: Jumping on the bed is great practice for when the road becomes a trampoline! Not being able to sit still might actually be the chair's fault! And what better way to train for the International Straw Chewing Contest than by chewing on straws? This laugh-out-loud picture book unpacks the rea­sons behind a variety of relatable behaviors. Clever and creative, it will inspire children and parents alike to expand their powers of reason and view their own habits in a new, humorous, and- most importantly-forgiving light. After all, there's an explana­tion for everything!