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Professor Nincompoop
A foolishly funny tale about trusting your gut.
Professor 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. Will the professor’s discovery indeed be new? Will his story indeed be true? Or will the kids make a surprise discovery of their own?
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Designed to be a funny anytime read aloud. This book is loaded with weird word play, ridiculous escalation, kooky characters, and has a humorous and heartfelt finish. The book also doubles as a comical cautionary tale about consuming online content and the importance of trusting your gut.
“Professor Nincompoop is an entertaining lesson in critical thinking wrapped in visual and verbal goofiness. Readers will get a kick out of the reveal, and there’s a sweet coda in which Tess and Nick give the professor an alternative way to realize his dream of fame.
Vee effectively combines funny-bone humor with playful examples of logic and independent reasoning, and illustrator Askew ratchets up the narrative tone of comic chaos with full-page, full-color digital images loaded with off-the-wall wackiness. Our Get It.” — Kirkus Reviews
“A children’s book that encourages young readers to think critically, Professor Nincompoop by Jimmy Vee is a wildly entertaining read with a poignant yet subtle message. A witty and visually engrossing book that inspires readers to always keep a critical mind, this is a stellar work for children with an uproarious lead character who will hopefully have more volumes in the future.” — The Self-Publishing Review
"Professor Nincompoop pulls the reader in with clever conversations and brilliant illustrations. The layout of the book is much like a graphic novel or a comic book. Before long you feel like you are not only reading a cartoon but jumping right into the middle of it. Imaginations will soar while laughter fills the room. I can't wait to get this book and read it to my students and see what they can create with the guidance of Professor Nincompoop! My school library will have a basket filled with books from my new "favorite author", Jimmy Vee." — Rhonda Willford Eberst, School Librarian and Author of I Survived Hilarious Adventure in an Elementary School Library
"With a robust vocabulary and numerous twists and turns, Professor Nincompoop inspires the reader through harnessing a child’s most powerful asset—imagination." — Sean Furniss, elementary principal
Professor 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. Will the professor’s discovery indeed be new? Will his story indeed be true? Or will the kids make a surprise discovery of their own?
DESCRIPTION
Designed to be a funny anytime read aloud. This book is loaded with weird word play, ridiculous escalation, kooky characters, and has a humorous and heartfelt finish. The book also doubles as a comical cautionary tale about consuming online content and the importance of trusting your gut.
“Professor Nincompoop is an entertaining lesson in critical thinking wrapped in visual and verbal goofiness. Readers will get a kick out of the reveal, and there’s a sweet coda in which Tess and Nick give the professor an alternative way to realize his dream of fame.
Vee effectively combines funny-bone humor with playful examples of logic and independent reasoning, and illustrator Askew ratchets up the narrative tone of comic chaos with full-page, full-color digital images loaded with off-the-wall wackiness. Our Get It.” — Kirkus Reviews
“A children’s book that encourages young readers to think critically, Professor Nincompoop by Jimmy Vee is a wildly entertaining read with a poignant yet subtle message. A witty and visually engrossing book that inspires readers to always keep a critical mind, this is a stellar work for children with an uproarious lead character who will hopefully have more volumes in the future.” — The Self-Publishing Review
"Professor Nincompoop pulls the reader in with clever conversations and brilliant illustrations. The layout of the book is much like a graphic novel or a comic book. Before long you feel like you are not only reading a cartoon but jumping right into the middle of it. Imaginations will soar while laughter fills the room. I can't wait to get this book and read it to my students and see what they can create with the guidance of Professor Nincompoop! My school library will have a basket filled with books from my new "favorite author", Jimmy Vee." — Rhonda Willford Eberst, School Librarian and Author of I Survived Hilarious Adventure in an Elementary School Library
"With a robust vocabulary and numerous twists and turns, Professor Nincompoop inspires the reader through harnessing a child’s most powerful asset—imagination." — Sean Furniss, elementary principal
32 pages, Hardcover
Published December 12, 2024
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Jimmy Vee
18 books13 followersJimmy Vee is known around the world as the Five Foot High Marketing Guy. He is living proof that big things really do come in small packages. He is a savvy CEO, a loving husband, a funny father, a bestselling business book author, a sought-after advertising copywriter, a wannabe musician, a master magician, a stand-up comedian and a stiff-lipped ventriloquist.
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December 4, 2024
Utter utterly entertaining
Step into an entertaining story for younger kids, amazing illustrations and great fun by Professor Nincompoop who would like to have his photo on a wall of fame.
Step into an entertaining story for younger kids, amazing illustrations and great fun by Professor Nincompoop who would like to have his photo on a wall of fame.
December 5, 2024
Laughs and furbaby love with the wacky professor
Professor Nincompoop lives up to his name as he tries to get his picture in the hall of fame. What ensues should set off giggles from young readers, as the actions and expressions of the characters are sure to set off some chuckles.
Professor Nincompoop lives up to his name as he tries to get his picture in the hall of fame. What ensues should set off giggles from young readers, as the actions and expressions of the characters are sure to set off some chuckles.
December 13, 2024
super Cute Kids Book
I read this to my kids (8, 6, 4) and they all Enjoyed it. It is a funny read and provides a lot of big vocabulary words and the pictures are very cute and fun. The book is a lot of fun for the kids and provides a lot of laughs.
I read this to my kids (8, 6, 4) and they all Enjoyed it. It is a funny read and provides a lot of big vocabulary words and the pictures are very cute and fun. The book is a lot of fun for the kids and provides a lot of laughs.
December 4, 2024
silly and fun story
Share some giggles as you read this fun story to your loved ones. Sure to be a favorite you will share over and over.
Share some giggles as you read this fun story to your loved ones. Sure to be a favorite you will share over and over.
December 4, 2024
hysterical!
This book is full of laugh-out-loud fun, tongue twisters, and the best kind of mischief! This book will quickly become a favorite in your home!
This book is full of laugh-out-loud fun, tongue twisters, and the best kind of mischief! This book will quickly become a favorite in your home!
April 17, 2025
funny and silly.
June 16, 2025
Professor Nincompoop is silly. I’m sure children will love just how silly he is and will share in the incredulous responses of the younger characters in this book. It’s a fun one time read.
September 30, 2025
Hello great book
We love all of the book. It Was funny nincompoop.
We enjoy the animals too. Blah blah. Mahal nui aloha
We love all of the book. It Was funny nincompoop.
We enjoy the animals too. Blah blah. Mahal nui aloha
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews