“The Whys Get in Trouble is a joyful celebration of the questions children carry inside them, and a gentle reminder to the adults who love and teach them that curiosity is not a distraction from learning, but its foundation. Inbal Alon offers a story that children will recognize immediately (the rules, the frustration, the urge to ask “why?”), and that adults will appreciate as an invitation to listen more closely and wonder alongside them. This is a book to read together, one that opens space for conversation, empathy, and the kind of classroom (and home) where questions and wonder are treated as an essential part of what defines us as human.”

— Fernando M. Reimers, Professor of International Education, Harvard University, Author of Educating Students to Improve the World and Empowering Teachers to Build a Better World

“I look forward to reading The Whys Get in Trouble at the beginning of the school year—letting my first graders in on the secret that not only do teachers not have all the answers, we often don’t even have the best questions! ”

— First Grade Teacher

“The book, The Whys Get in Trouble, reminded me of what it felt like to be a curious child—full of questions and wonder—while slowly learning that asking too many “whys” was not always welcomed in a classroom setting. Naomi’s experience felt very relatable, especially the tension between her natural curiosity and the expectations placed on her at school. I appreciated how the story captured the emotional weight of a curious person ( adult or child) trying to quiet oneself in order to avoid being in trouble.”

— Literacy Specialist and Retired Teacher

“The Whys Get in Trouble is a delightful, heartwarming, and relatable story that celebrates the boundless curiosity of young children. Through the familiar “why?” moments, the book explores the everyday challenges that parents and teachers face in their busy days, while reminding them that curiosity is a necessary tool for nurturing a child’s natural love of learning. Perfect for read-aloud time in a classroom or as a snuggly bedtime story, the book encourages connection, conversation, and a love of learning for children from preschool through the early elementary years.”

— Parent

“This book is encouraging, whole hearted, and allows children and adults to awaken (or re-awaken) their curiosity in a playful, animated and meaningful way. It reminds school age students to not give up on themselves when rules feel hard and to most importantly - always seek to understand AND be understood by others. ”

— Mental Health Professional

“A book that reminds us of the importance and of a child’s curiosity. Inbal distills years of experience as an educator into the beautiful pages of The Whys Get in Trouble. A book for children, parents, caregivers or anyone who wants to understand the joy of why. ”

— Dame Jacinda Ardern