The parties for classmates with Fall birthdays are all converging within a 3-week period right here and right now in my house. Keeping up with a tween is hard work! Christmas will be here before we know it. The season of heavy-duty gift-giving is here and thus the season of heavy-duty gift-buying.
There are always people for whom you never know what to get. For me, those people are usually men or older tweenish boys.
Here’s a great idea: The Encyclopedia of Immaturity: Volume 2
From the publisher:
When the Editors and Klutz published The Encyclopedia of Immaturity in 2007, we knew it would make a great gift for someone’s nephew. And, sure enough, people gave it to their nephews — but also to their grandparents, brothers-in-law and accountants. Soon we were flooded with letters, e-mails and calls sharing one common theme — “”More! More! More!”
So here’s a second helping of skills, activities, and secret knowledge — suitable only for those whose maturity stopped developing around the age of 12. In addition to thought-provoking topics like What We Talk About When We Talk About Wedgies, the book includes detailed directions for how to: fake a cold, slide down a banister, balance a ping pong ball on your nose, send a toiletgram, throw a sloshie, and more. It’s all new and all hopelessly goofy.
For years we’ve felt like the only kids at the grown-up table. Now it turns out the world is populated by a lot more people who are lot less mature than they look. Well, duh!
This book is a lot of fun. While I initially thought that it was targeted right to boys (and immature can’t-grow-up men), my 11-year-old daughter found a lot to like in here, including how to make a diamond ring (dime-in-ring out of a dime and a dollar bill), hand faces, do some magic tricks and play the spoons.
It’s quite sturdy, with a canvasy cover, covered spiral and thick pages — designed to hold up to lots of use and abuse. Check out the page for the Basketball Egg Launch for a great example of what you can expect.
Three of you (U.S. only) will win the brand new release Klutz’s Enclyclopedia of Immaturity Volume 2 along with Volume 1 as well to enjoy or slip into your gift closet for that perfect “What do I give him?” gift.
Just leave a comment below as your entry.
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This giveaway is open to US shipping addresses and will close on Friday, November 6th. Our winners will be announced on Saturday, November 7th.
Written by Contributing Editor Jennifer Donovan who manages 5 Minutes for Books and blogs at Snapshot
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I, sadly, think my entire family would love this!
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This would be perfect for my hubby! He’s so hard to buy for. lol
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This sounds more like the kind of book that I would really enjoy. It would make a good present but I think that I would just give it to myself as a present.
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this sounds fun!
just not sure who to give it to …
hubby or oldest stepson?
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Oh how absolutely perfect. I have a 14 year old grandson who would love learning all these things. Ahmmmmmmmm, as well as I.
This looks like a fun book
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I think my son (and husband) would really enjoy this book!
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Sounds funny.
I bought Vol 1 for my grandpa! I’d love to have both in my own collection!
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I think it’s great they are giving away both volumes. lol
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I know my grandson would love this book. Thank you!
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I think my brother needs this for Christmas!
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My brother would so love this!
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Immaturity….Hmmmmm…….
Hmmm…I can think of a few people who would like this!
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I gave a copy of Vol. 1 as a gift last year and would love my own copy.
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Looks like a great book for children of ALL ages.
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OMG – I have 3 sons, 5 grandsons and 1 greatgrandson who would all love to have this – after I read it…
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This would be just the book for my chronically immature husband.
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my HUSBAND so needs this! ;(
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Great Christmas gift. I have the perfect brother-in-law to give this to.
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This sounds perfect for every single one of the men in my family, and Christmas is coming!
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I have several “what do I give him?” people in my life and this would be perfect!
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Sounds like such a fun book. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of volume one before your post.
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Hah! I would love to gift this to my husband.
This is great for the hard to find a gift for teen (of which I know several).
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This looks like a terrific book. It may make a good gift for my nephew, but it also sounds like something the whole family will enjoy. Thank you for the chance to win.
This sounds great for my little brother.
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Oh do I have a nephew who would just love this! I hope I’ll be able to gift him with it.
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This book sounds like fun. Please accept my entry. Thanks!
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This would be perfect for my nephew
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I know a lot of immature people who would enjoy this book-myself included!
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I suspect the whole family would get a kick out of this!
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This would be right up my son’s alley. He’s in 5th grade .
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This would be a good, weird gift for the weirdos on my Christmas list.
I think everyone in my family would love this. Marvelous!
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My son is 11 and I think this book would be perfect for him. It would make a great gift.
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I’d really love to win this for my son, he used to subscribe to Mad kids magazine but they canceled it
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I saw these when I was shopping on the klutz site, it would be great for my nephew!! Then he can drive my sis nuts, it is the gift that keeps on giving!
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Oh, my husband got vol. 1 last year during the winter storm when we lost electricity. He sat for hours under blankets and with a flashlight together with our daughters laughing at the book!
Definitely a good bet for my husband or brother in law!
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Too cute and very true. I would give this for my 25 year old brother in law. Thank you
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I’ve never heard of this before. Looks like fun stuff!
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i would to have this encyclopedia
This would be a great gift to give my almost 40 year old son.
This book sounds like a hoot! Perfect gift for my 55 year old ” I know everything” better half. Have a wonderful day.
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OK so I’m a 31 year old first time MOM of a 7 month old. I’m already playing with her toys and can not WAIT until we start playing with barbie dolls, my little ponies, and cabbage patch kid’s!!! I’m soooo Immature and I LOVE IT!!! I would really love to read and win this Encyclopedia for a little extra initiative! Thanks!
[...] I’ve had so much positive experience with Klutz books and activity sets that if I’m tasked with buying a birthday gift for a girl between 9 and 13, I know that I will find something that she would love in their collection. They have a few that appeal to boys as well, and there are some fun books that are perfect for boys in that same age range as well, such as the Encyclopedia of Immaturity. [...]
[...] I’ve had so much positive experience with Klutz books and activity sets that if I’m tasked with buying a birthday gift for a girl between 9 and 13, I know that I will find something that she would love in their collection. They have a few that appeal to boys as well, and there are some fun books that are perfect for boys in that same age range as well, such as the Encyclopedia of Immaturity. [...]