curiosity

"When a child is too full of questions about the world to go to sleep, her patient father offers up increasingly creative responses to his child's nighttime wonderings"--OCLC.

A story in which different animals explore different "what if" scenarios from silly to serious.

Provides young children with an illustrated guide to the etiquette, technique, and usefulness of asking questions. Explains topics like voice intonation, politeness, and how to be brief yet inquisitive.

Mr. Nosey finds it is painful to stick his nose into otherpeople's business.

Ada Twist is a very curious girl who shows perseverance by asking questions and performing experiments to find things out and understand the world.

When Oscar the kitten comes across a nest made of twigs and leaves, Snail explains why specific materials are chosen to do different jobs, where the materials come from, and what useful qualities they have.

Ginny tries to reach and open a box using a chair, then a grappling hook, then a catapult, while the narrator suggests ways to keep her away from it.

"Meet Bigby, a curious bear with a big appetite ... for adventure! Join him and his furry friends as they explore nature's wonders and engage in silly experiments of all kinds. Young or old, everyone can learn a thing or two from Bigby Bear and his extraordinary view of the world!"--Back cover.

A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake--only to have to outwit that creature as well.

Presents different strategies to promote curiosity and discusses the positive outcomes that are possible.