Professor Nincompoop


Children - General
32 Pages
Reviewed on 11/13/2024
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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

Are you ready for some hearty laughs? Because that's what you're going to get with Jimmy Vee's Professor Nincompoop. Nick and Tess are Professor Nincompoop's biggest fans, maybe his only fans. One day, the professor announces that he has made an amazing discovery that will put him in the Professors Hall of Fame, his lifelong dream. He reveals to Tess and Nick that he has been searching for an elusive animal so mysteriously mysterious that only other animals know where he lives, but he has finally found it. While Tess is eager to take a selfie with it, Nick asks the professor how exactly did he find the animal and capture it. Nincompoop replies that he knows forty-three hundred different animal languages, and his expertise in taekwondo helped him catch it. But did he really?

Treat yourself to a hilarious tale of an eccentric professor and his two young fans with Professor Nincompoop. Jimmy Vee has crafted a fun-filled picture book that entertains from start to finish, with surprises along the way that make you wonder what's going to happen on the next page. Vee's humor-filled dialogue is witty and charming, delivered by three quirky and immensely likable characters you will love. Ben Askew's illustrations perfectly capture the characters' personalities and make them come alive on the pages. The book also features a few cute little animals with prominent roles in the story. Some of the jokes had me chuckle out loud, and overall, I had a blast reading the book. If you enjoy funny cartoons, you will love this book. Recommended to young readers below the age of ten.

Anne-Marie Reynolds

Professor Nincompoop by Jimmy Vee is a fun children's picture book. Professor Nincompoop is boasting about his latest find, a mysteriously mysterious animal that only other animals know where it is. He's so sure that this will be the find that propels him into the Professors Hall of Fame, but Nick and Tess aren't so sure. They may be his biggest fans, but his tale is starting to sound unreal, more like he's seen it in a sci-fi film than experienced it in real life. Is this mysterious animal really so mysterious? Is the Professor's story real or make-believe? And will Tess and Nick make their own discovery?

Professor Nincompoop by Jimmy Vee is a hilarious tale packed with wonderful illustrations. The story is very cleverly told, with alliteration in places and a fun storyline. The characters are really well-developed, and the illustrations bring them to life before your eyes. This is a story about teaching kids to trust their gut feelings – the one thing that is rarely wrong! It's also about getting to the truth and doing whatever it takes to achieve what you want. At the end of the book is a website offering access to curriculum guides, free activities, and coloring sheets for kids, a neat addition that lets young readers get even more involved. This is a lovely book, ideal for all kids, and a great way of keeping them occupied for a while as they follow the Professor and his fans on their journey to find the mysterious beast.

Emma Megan

Professor Nincompoop by Jimmy Vee is a hilarious and unique children's picture book about trusting your gut. It follows Professor Nincompoop as he shows Nick and Tess his latest, most impressive discovery. Professor Nincompoop's lifelong dream is to get his picture in the Professors Hall of Fame. He believes that he finally found a mysterious animal—only other animals know where it lives—the one he'd been searching for so long. Professor Nincompoop is about to reveal his discovery, but Nick and Tess aren't convinced he's telling the truth. Yet, the Professor claims that he can speak seven hundred and forty-three different animal languages and has a new animal species in his lucky suitcase. Will Professor Nincompoop's discovery get him a picture in the Hall of Fame? Will Nick and Tess help him make his dream come true?

Professor Nincompoop is an appealing story that combines witty, hilarious storytelling with captivating illustrations, creating a fun, entertaining story for both kids and adults. Younger readers will be entranced by Professor Nincompoop's silly and playful personality. Jimmy Vee's tale is an excellent way to teach children to be skeptical, ask questions, and always seek the truth. It reminds them not to trust what others say on the internet. If you are searching for a funny picture book for kids, this one is for you. It's a must-have for your child's bookshelf and the perfect story to show kids how much fun reading can be. Professor Nincompoop is the kind of book you'll want to read again and again. I highly recommend it.