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Father Knows Less bookAre you looking for a hilarious book to read? Are you not looking for anything that tells you precisely how to parent your children? Are you sick of parenting books that talk down to you?

Then you’re in luck. Today’s giveaway is a really funny book about questions kids ask. And lest you think this is just a cutesy “aw, kids say the darndest things” kind of book, the author actually gives the answers too!

So if you or your child have ever wondered “Why do ships have round windows?” “How much of your body can you lose and still live?” “Is a rainbow hot or cold?” “Why does the chef wear a big white hat?” or “Does the Mona Lisa wear shoes?” then Wendell Jamieson has written the book for you. Interspersed between stories of his own childhood and children are succinct interviews with experts. Note, the people in the clip below are the reason I suspect he decided against writing a book about what the Man on the Street thinks.

And check out the book’s website for more clips, a chance to get your kid’s question in the paperback version, and more.

How to enter

Leave a comment on this post by 5pm, Thursday October 4th and you’re entered — there will be TEN winners! To enter, you must be able to have your prize shipped to a US or Canadian address in the event you are the winner. Details.

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    1.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 5:12 am, Ellen Christian said:

    Thanks for the contest!

    2.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 5:30 am, linda chaput said:

    why are some websites making it difficult to enter comments while websites like this one make it a pleasure to add your comment and browse around.

    3.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 5:59 am, Mya Brooks said:

    please pick me

    4.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 6:07 am, NotAMeanGirl said:

    Bwah-ha-ha! This I gotta have! When Shecky asks questions like those I usually come up with an inapropriately cornball answer like, “Shoes? Why do you think she’s smiling like that?” or “Rainbows are hot on one side and cool on the other… its what makes the different colors… different.”

    5.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 6:11 am, Marilyn said:

    My son would enjoy this for his sons questions!

    6.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 6:27 am, Karen Gonyea said:

    OHHH - Pick Me Please !!

    7.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 7:01 am, Wendy said:

    Oh, I want this book! When I was in college I took an oceanography class and on the first day the professor said that the only thing we’d remember from the class would be when our kids asked us “Why is the ocean blue?” and we’d be able to say ‘light refraction’. Any other question my 7 year old asks … I’d like a reference book! THANKS!

    8.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 7:17 am, LeAndrew W. Taylor said:

    I would really like to win a copy of this book! Please, count me in on the giveaway!!!

    9.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 7:20 am, bebemiqui said:

    count me in, it looks funny

    10.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 7:38 am, Michelle Harvey said:

    I’d love to win this…count me in.

    11.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 8:11 am, Lyndsay Wood said:

    I would love to win

    12.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 8:14 am, Annette said:

    Pick me. Please!

    13.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 8:15 am, Dawn said:

    Love to have this.

    14.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 8:16 am, Hot Librarian said:

    Bring it on!

    15.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 8:22 am, Shannon Baas said:

    sounds interesting.

    16.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 8:53 am, Ginny said:

    thank you!!

    17.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 9:01 am, Andrea said:

    Sounds like a fun book!! Count me in please :)

    18.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 9:04 am, Theresa said:

    Sounds like a very cute book.
    And LOL at the video.
    Thanks for allowing us the pleasure of reading your blog

    19.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 9:14 am, Jen said:

    This sounds like a fun book! Sign me up!

    20.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 10:24 am, Kim D Colville said:

    I WOULD LOVE TO WIN

    21.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 10:30 am, Eva Pepitone said:

    I would really love this book

    22.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 11:13 am, derek said:

    I’d love to win this book - it actually fits quite well with my recent post on allowing your children to be your teacher.

    Some of the questions that kids come up with are great and that video was classic as the guys tried to come up with something that sounded really official.

    23.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 11:51 am, DeeAnn Szymanski said:

    This book is for young and old alike. Gotta have it, so make me a winner! Would make a great Christmas gift too.

    24.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 11:56 am, Cathy Wilcox said:

    Sounds like a wonderful book - thank you for the contest!

    25.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 11:56 am, Desmond said:

    Count me in!

    26.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 12:06 pm, michelle rosborough said:

    nice

    27.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 12:24 pm, Mickey Anderson said:

    Would love to win this sweeps. Just really like the prizes.

    28.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 1:16 pm, Andrew Gordon said:

    i need this

    29.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 1:31 pm, Tashiana said:

    Pick me!

    30.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 1:35 pm, jocelyne durrenberger said:

    Very fun video clip!

    31.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 1:45 pm, Jo said:

    Enter me please, this looks fun.

    32.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 2:40 pm, Linda Moeller said:

    PICK ME!!!!!

    33.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 2:47 pm, Brittany said:

    Cool!!!

    34.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 3:27 pm, geekbearinggifts said:

    Man, I could use a laugh right now. I’m going back to work on Monday after having had surgery, and working with a special needs child doesn’t always give me the laughs that I get from other kids. Thanks for the offer!

    35.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 3:27 pm, susan varney said:

    cool

    36.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 3:48 pm, Linda Lansford said:

    lol to all

    37.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 4:06 pm, Lesha said:

    Great contest!

    38.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 4:10 pm, Nora Scott-Platt said:

    this would be great to win!!

    39.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 4:25 pm, Shirley Younger said:

    Make me a winner!

    40.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 4:31 pm, Anastasia Cooper said:

    thank you for giveaways! Always something nice!

    41.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 5:10 pm, Margaret Smith said:

    This book sounds really great. Thanks for the contest.

    42.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 5:23 pm, Carol Lambert said:

    Interesting title and subject matter

    43.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 7:32 pm, Marilyn L said:

    Pick me,I love books and would love to win a copy of this book.

    44.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 8:39 pm, Lara Aleff said:

    I hope I win! Thanks so much for the contest!

    45.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 9:27 pm, Valerie Mitchell said:

    Oooh! I love funny books.

    46.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 9:59 pm, Victoria Urrea said:

    I would love to win this!!!

    47.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 10:20 pm, christopher h said:

    cool prize

    48.
    On September 27th, 2007 at 10:52 pm, Laura @ Laura Williams’ Musings said:

    Count me in! Thanks for the contest!

    49.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 2:43 am, Jean Fischer said:

    sounds like a cool book!

    50.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 3:36 am, Michael Hyneman said:

    Pick me. Please!

    51.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 4:06 am, Tammy Powers said:

    Glad to be part of the contest:)

    52.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 4:20 am, Mary said:

    What I need are answers,

    53.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 4:24 am, James Jenkins said:

    Wow!!

    54.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 4:24 am, cathy said:

    I need to know why men can’t understand women. is that in the book?

    55.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 5:59 am, sarah said:

    enter me!

    56.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 6:04 am, Mama Zen said:

    This sounds really funny!

    57.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 6:15 am, Angie P. said:

    Heh, looks like a humorous read.

    58.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 6:46 am, diane said:

    Looks like a great read. Count me in! themommyspot (at) gmail (dot) com

    59.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 7:50 am, Sonja Hubbard said:

    Would love to have this. Thank you!

    60.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 7:50 am, Cheryl Free said:

    Cute book ~ I’d love to read it!

    61.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 8:14 am, Jason said:

    What a nice giveaway !! Thanks !!!

    62.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 8:38 am, Carol Drury said:

    looks really great!

    63.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 9:19 am, andria said:

    Did you get my address? I sent it through my spam box (you were spammed!) and it doesn’t say it was sent. I want my diapers! Email me again if you didn’t get it.

    64.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 9:23 am, Molly Capel said:

    I LOVE the name of this book! lol

    65.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 10:28 am, Sarah Stern said:

    This one sounds like a lot of fun!

    66.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 10:42 am, Jennifer said:

    Enter me, thanks!

    67.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 11:01 am, Jenna said:

    Sounds like a very cool book. :)

    68.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 11:09 am, Barbara said:

    This sounds so cute!!

    69.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 11:42 am, Samantha Williams said:

    I would love to win this. My brother has actually asked my parents if he could cook me! LOL!

    70.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 11:43 am, Barbara said:

    This sounds so fun!

    71.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 1:19 pm, Nicole said:

    What a neat idea for a book! Count me in, please!

    72.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 2:32 pm, Tamara said:

    This looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance.

    73.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 3:25 pm, wanda flanagan said:

    I’d love to win this sounds great

    74.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 5:12 pm, Rebecca Cottrell said:

    My brother in law could use that.

    75.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 6:37 pm, Debbie Criss said:

    I’m in to win.

    76.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 7:16 pm, Missy H. said:

    We love books at our house .

    77.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 9:02 pm, Meredith Peters said:

    very funny!

    78.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 9:02 pm, CYDNEY said:

    sounds about right!

    79.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 9:04 pm, Angie said:

    This book looks like it is really funny!

    80.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 9:55 pm, Deanna Thompson said:

    I love the title of this book!

    81.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 10:42 pm, Myrna said:

    Sounds great!

    82.
    On September 28th, 2007 at 10:42 pm, Caryn said:

    I really want to read this!

    83.
    On September 29th, 2007 at 7:11 am, Donna Coughlin said:

    OHHH - Pick Me Please !!

    84.
    On September 29th, 2007 at 9:37 am, Doreen said:

    Sounds funny!!

    85.
    On September 29th, 2007 at 9:54 am, Deborah Bozich said:

    I was just reading about his book in a magazine, sounds like it would be a great read! Thanks

    86.
    On September 29th, 2007 at 10:10 am, Gary said:

    Geez,I’m going to have a tough time picking my nose again in the car.

    87.
    On September 29th, 2007 at 6:47 pm, Carol Belisle said:

    What a different idea to run a contest. Very nice.

    88.
    On September 29th, 2007 at 9:36 pm, Petra said:

    enter me please

    89.
    On September 30th, 2007 at 6:56 am, Amy said:

    Sounds like a funny book!

    90.
    On September 30th, 2007 at 9:53 am, Marcia said:

    Sounds like an interesting, funny book I would enjoy reading!! Thanks for the chance to win it!

    91.
    On September 30th, 2007 at 2:40 pm, Kimberly said:

    Would love to win!
    Thanks

    92.
    On September 30th, 2007 at 4:33 pm, Angela Palmer said:

    Great, now my son thinks cooking his sister would be a good idea. Now I need the book to know what to tell him.

    93.
    On September 30th, 2007 at 5:39 pm, Kam Aures said:

    Sounds great! Please enter me :)

    94.
    On September 30th, 2007 at 8:37 pm, Elizabeth G said:

    Please enter me - thanks!

    95.
    On September 30th, 2007 at 9:33 pm, Margery Yeager said:

    Please pick me!

    96.
    On September 30th, 2007 at 11:05 pm, Carrie Taylor said:

    awesome contest and lovely website

    97.
    On October 1st, 2007 at 8:37 am, Mrs. Guthrie said:

    The books looks great! Count me in! The name alone is awesome…. *snicker*

    98.
    On October 1st, 2007 at 12:46 pm, Ellen Apfel said:

    Sounds like a great book I could read with my children.

    99.
    On October 1st, 2007 at 3:21 pm, jesy said:

    Must win

    100.
    On October 1st, 2007 at 4:09 pm, kathy pease said:

    im a lil teapot short and stout gimme the book or i will pout :(

    101.
    On October 1st, 2007 at 6:19 pm, Paula H said:

    Enter me, please. I need a new book to read and this one sounds good.

    102.
    On October 1st, 2007 at 7:41 pm, Susan Smith said:

    enter me please

    103.
    On October 1st, 2007 at 11:14 pm, Shama-Lama Mama said:

    Oooh, would love this for the hubby. Thanks!

    104.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 3:31 am, Elaine Rosser said:

    Sounds like a great book!

    105.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 7:43 am, Vicki Wurgler said:

    I would love to win this book!

    106.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 10:19 am, Nicole Handrigan said:

    Haha! What a fun prize! :)

    107.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 10:47 am, Dirk Peeters said:

    Excellent! I’m in!

    108.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:12 pm, JONI CHADWELL said:

    GOOD READING

    109.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 3:02 pm, valerie mabrey said:

    love this count me in

    110.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 3:33 pm, Krista said:

    sounds like a funny book!

    111.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 4:13 pm, Gayle Morgan said:

    this would add nicely to my collection

    112.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 4:52 pm, Betsy Pauzauskie said:

    Gosh, if he has the answers it will be a sensational book! Definitely something we all can use. Ten copies is truly generous!

    113.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 5:22 pm, Tiffany G said:

    AWESOME BOOK!!

    114.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 6:14 pm, shirley said:

    great book

    115.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 6:17 pm, Barbara Leatham said:

    Thanks for this awesome contest. These look hilarious!
    Pick Me!

    116.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 6:46 pm, Zoe Lee said:

    nice book

    117.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 7:51 pm, Erica Greca said:

    We all need a laugh!

    118.
    On October 2nd, 2007 at 9:19 pm, Thien-Kim said:

    This sounds like a fun book.

    119.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 4:01 am, Cecilia said:

    Thanx! :)

    120.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 5:09 am, Ron Miller said:

    I’m not so sure I LIKE that title…. signed a dad…
    I mean there really are only 3 types of people in this world, first are those that can count, and second are those that can’t count.

    121.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 5:20 am, kelly loyd said:

    Could really use a laugh these days!

    122.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 5:36 am, Glenda Dezarn said:

    Sounds very funny. I would love to read it.

    123.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 5:45 am, Hesper Fry said:

    Thank you. I would love to win this!

    124.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 7:27 am, adina weinstein said:

    What great prizes. And so true.

    125.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 7:41 am, Samantha Pruitt said:

    cool!

    126.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 11:45 am, Keith Felts said:

    Sign me up

    127.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 12:14 pm, Ed Nemmers said:

    Funny title!

    128.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 1:18 pm, Marion Burgess said:

    Looks like cool book to read!

    129.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 3:07 pm, Linda SS said:

    Sounds like a hoot & I’d love to win this funny book:)

    130.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 3:47 pm, Mihaela Day said:

    Enter me please !!

    131.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 3:55 pm, Renee Weinberg said:

    Father Know Less
    Is this man bashing? If it is count me in.

    132.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 6:59 pm, Rosanne Morrison said:

    Saw the author on GMA. Curious about the book

    133.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 7:15 pm, Catrina Pomerleau said:

    Please enter me.

    134.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 7:29 pm, Samantha said:

    This sounds like a fun book!

    135.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 8:05 pm, Nina Cunningham said:

    I’d love to win this! Thanks!

    136.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 8:19 pm, gina snow said:

    i want to win!!!!

    137.
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 11:14 pm, Robert R. said:

    This would be great…please pick me

    138.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 2:24 am, Ron Jackson said:

    My daughter actually showed me this book site last week, if I win, she would be elated!
    Thanks

    139.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 7:06 am, JewelsHud said:

    This looks funny!! I’d love to win!

    140.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 7:32 am, Lily Kwan said:

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

    141.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 8:06 am, Jeanine P said:

    I love this kind of books! Thanks for the contest!

    142.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 8:55 am, Sherry Curry said:

    Pick Me Please!

    143.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 9:13 am, Tiffany said:

    Looks like a good one!

    144.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 9:25 am, Lola Brinegar said:

    SOUNDS VERY INTERESTING…..MAKES ONE CURIOUS.

    145.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 9:31 am, Jen Soto said:

    Hi, just heard about your contest..I think my husband would LOVE this book! Thanks and good luck everyone!

    146.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 9:39 am, Veronica Garrett said:

    Isn’t it the truth? Count me in

    147.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 9:40 am, Grace Chu said:

    Good luck!

    148.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 9:47 am, Casey Hickman said:

    I
    WANT
    TO
    WIN
    !

    PLEASE
    PICK
    ME
    !

    :D

    149.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 9:55 am, kerri renner said:

    this looks real funny

    150.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 10:11 am, Elizabeth Ray said:

    Sounds like a fun book.

    151.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 12:05 pm, Pamela Hansen said:

    please enter me thank you

    152.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 12:55 pm, crystal allen said:

    what a fun read these books would be! thank you for the contest.

    153.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 1:05 pm, mike kittle said:

    Sounds like it’d be a good book, hope to receive it!

    154.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 4:02 pm, john pratt said:

    sure would like to win the book. my address is –. email is — phone #: –. thanks in advance and i hope all of your days are blessed.

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    155.
    On October 4th, 2007 at 5:06 pm, Erika Jurney said:

    Thank you for all the entries! This contest is now closed :)

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