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Publication Date: January 22, 2013

Do you remember being a child, the imagination you had, and the questions you asked?
The Whyz Guy is a read aloud book of short poems with colorful illustrations. Reading this book to your children will be equally as much fun for you as it is for them.
This book is great for kids between 1st and 4th grade.
Parents, if you love the sound of your childs laughter and to see them smile, then The Whyz Guy is for you!

The Birth of The Whyz Guy
Following Hurricane Sandy, and being without power for 11 days, I had many hours to fill while waiting for the electricity and heat to come back on. I stumbled on a copy of Where the Sidewalk Ends and read it cover-to-cover.
It brought me back to being five years old, intrigued by the words and mesmerized by the drawings. I then thought of all the questions I asked my mom and dad about the poems and illustrations, as well as the many questions asked about everything at that age.
I grabbed a spiral notebook and began to write, with no plan or intention for what I would be doing with these rhymes, other than wanting to hear my wife laugh. She did, and The Whyz Guy was born!
The Whyz Guy is meant to be read aloud. Its not intended for just childrens entertainment, but for the readers as well!
Enjoy!

-Chris Cianciulli

INTRODUCTION

Who is The Whyz Guy and why is he here?
Maybe this intro can make that all clear.
This little boy is like so many others,
Have endless questions for their fathers and mothers.
There may be times you dont know what to say,
When outrageous questions are coming your way.
This is a collection of things that kids ask,
Providing the answers is their parents task.
You respond to the questions, or at least you try,
But, over and over again kids ask why?
For all of you parents who know this is true,
Let me introduce the Whyz Guy to you.

WHY IS WHYZ SPELLED WRONG?

How did The Whyz Guy ever get that name?
Its spelled incorrectly, so who should we blame?
You can take that nickname up with his dad,
Who gave it for all of the questions he had.
As far as the spelling, well thats more complex.
When a child asks why, whats your first reflex?
How do you answer and how are their needs met?
Children are curious which adults can forget.
Some questions can prove that your child is quite wise,
With others you shake your head closing your eyes.
A wise guy is smart by being well read,
A Whyz Guy is smart by using his head!
By asking the questions to things they dont know,
Theyll increase their wisdom and help their brain grow.