You Know What? is a picturebook written by Carol Gordon Ekster and illustrated by Nynke Mare Talsma. Oliver should go to sleep. But there is so much he wants to tell his mother about: what happened that day, the things he read in books, everything he sees around him. A touching and familiar picture book about postponing the ritual of going to sleep.

You Know What? is a picturebook that most parents or caregivers can relate to, and not just for the bedtime delay tactics. I cannot tell you how many times a day I have heard something along the lines of this book from my kids, from the time they could talk and still daily even though they are old enough to get themselves to bed with little direction from me. I think most kids can relate as well, and this would make a great bedtime or discussion starter book for dealing with the chatty delay tactics that kids use to get out of so many things. I really liked the illustrations, they are simple but still add an atmosphere and details that readers of all ages can enjoy.

This sweet little story is about Oliver, who is so full to the brim of things he wants to share with his mum that he has learned and discovered throughout the day. It's a nice short story with a little bit of humour, with some beautiful illustrations. Some of the statements and questions that Oliver makes I'm sure parents and children can both relate to! Recommended as a little bit of light relief and humour before bed.

You Know What was a very sweet story. I read it twice to my two year old multiple times and she loved it. The illustrations were so well done and the story was also great.

Such a cute bedtime story! A little boy gets ready for bed while asking his mom a million questions. She's so patient. Adorable illustrations.

Little Oliver had so much things to tell his mom... What he saw in that day, what he learnt, how he helped others, what he done that day, his imaginations, etc...... And indeed, he wants to spent his time with his loving mom. Here's you got Oliver's fabulous bed time story if you want to know the whole things happened to Oliver in that day. Absolutely sweet, cute bed time story for kids.
Story was so simple and easy-reading with mind catching and impressive phraseology. I believe the phraseology author used is most suitable for the story and for the selected age group. Illustrations were also attractive. Also I appreciate the simpleness of the story.

This is the perfect bedtime story for the kid that never wants to go to bed! While I wouldn't read it in my classroom (not really an appropriate/relevant topic to teach), I would definitely purchase this book for a friend/family member. The pictures were cute and all of the "you know whats" were spot on for a young child. I think this would be a great book for a kid who is old enough to understand that they stall when they are getting ready for bed. It could be a good starting point for the parent to talk to the child about their bedtime routines and behaviors. Though the topic is a bit more serious, I liked that there were funny parts to the story as well. A child would definitely laugh about monsters still being under the bed in the morning or hairs up their nose. Great read, and one I would definitely recommend!

A book about the incessant questioning that is hardwired into all young children! I loved going through the bedtime ritual with the stream of consciousness thoughts of a young boy. The illustrations nicely support the text and I especially liked the expressions on the stuffed animal's faces.

I feel for the mom in You know What? Like really feel. This is something every mom has to contend with when it comes to small children. I think the concept is adorable, but some mom's will find this amusing and others may just find the book irritating. I think I was in between both. However, my son's found it funny. At one point my son said "Mama,it's like us!"

The illustrations were perfect in this book. Bright and yet still very calm and soothing. My youngest enjoyed just looking at the pictures when we read it. He would pick out little pieces of the illustrations that he liked.

Where this is definitely a bedtime story, it's not what I would call an all ages picture book. There is an age gap of 6 years between my middle sons and an 9 year gap between my oldest and youngest. My oldest son's still love picture books, especially ones with a unique story or funny plot or beautiful pictures. This book just didn't have a developed story. The concept was funny enough but the back an forth between the mom and son just kind of came off a bit irritated. The illustrations were lovely but very much geared towards young children.

This wouldn't be a reading circle book for me. It's a great bedtime story for ages 2-4.

Every parent on the planet can relate to this story I'm sure. The day is done, Mom's tired, it's time for bed, but little Oliver is wound up and still going strong. His mantra at bedtime? "You know what?"

Now that he has his mother's full attention he starts unloading his day at her non-stop. There are so many interesting topics to tell her about: the things he read in books, what makes the toilet smelly, the discovery of hair up his nose as he
's brushing his teeth, an unmasking of an ant colony busy under his bed and his water experience of water up his nose in the pool that day, just to name a few.

His very patient mother listens to all his worthy chit-chat and tenderly answers it all before it's lights out. Oliver is determined wanting to postpone that moment when his eyes will finally shut for the night so he doesn't give up.... he just keeps on talking. Oh my! He pitches his mother another question even as she is exiting the room after kissing and hugging him and saying goodnight. Like the fabulous mother she is, one that has had enough, she gently closes the door on her little energizer bunny and finally, finally, he drops off to sleep. Whew!!!

What a heartwarming story this is. It is one of unconditional love and caring. Oliver is truly blessed to have such a wonderful mother who is interested in his questions and ideas and takes time to listen to him even though she is very exhausted herself. This is a book that exposes the loving heart of a mother towards her little unstoppable, adorable chatterbox.

I loved the illustrations. They stand alone telling the narrative but when married together with the text they complete a charming story to share at bedtime.

Any parent who has ever raised an inquisitive child will find humor in this picture book about a little boy who keeps asking questions instead of going to bed. The illustrations work beautifully with the text.

This picture book is perfect not only for those who currently have young children, but for anyone who has ever had a child - no matter how old those children are now.

Parents will recognize the stall tactics that Oliver uses to try to stay up just a little longer.

Wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated, this picture book has all the hallmarks of an instant classsic and is well deserving of its 5 Star rating.

Every child has their nighttime rituals. My nephew had this same ritual. He had to tell me all the little factoids he had learned in his day. Things like Turtles poop. So does our little character. He has to get it all out before he is tucked in for the night. A book parents will recognized immediately, but I wonder if kids will notice it’s all about them?

Fantastically funny book about a young book who loves talking, especially before bedtime! Perfect read for other little chatterboxes!

When a story starts in the bathroom it can only go up from there. Little Oliver would rather talk than go to sleep, and luckily for him he has a patient mom! Especially for a redhead. He’s also got all kinds of cute stuffed animals, which made it easy to understand why he wasn’t afraid of what was under the bed; good reveal of what was really going on under there.
“For little chatterboxes age 4 and up.” Perfect description.
Incredibly cute in all ways.

Oliver has been busy all day learning and wondering about many things. When it is time to go to bed, he wants to share all his news with his mother. "You know what?" starts off a new piece of information. The only problem is that he needs to get ready and climb into bed. A great bedtime book for any kid. I love the things he wants to share, and I am sure kids will too. Things like the smell if you don't flush the toilet and the fact that the hair in his nose doesn't stick out like his dad's does. The illustrations are great. You can see the mom's harried expression and Oliver having fun with his actions as he retells his experiences. I definitely want to get a copy of this book for my children to read to my grandson. A must for any family library.

Cute but rather pointless. I thought maybe there'd be a lesson in the book or something but didn't really get anything out of it, even for a children's book.

Anyone who has ever tried to put a child to sleep knows the game this delightful little guy is playing.
Go to sleep. Oliver explores everything from toilet habits to milk mustaches. This book is funny and perfect for preschoolers who like to stretch out their pre-bedtime activities. The illustrations are full of color and great for children to "read" on their own.

Oliver shares various discoveries and thoughts with his mother as he gets ready for bed. Each thought is started with “You know what?”

Oliver’s mother is super patient with her verbose little one. That doesn’t mean she lets him get away with things, though. I like how she offers direction and even says no when it’s for his best. But she lets him have fun too. Oliver’s commentary is certainly random, he goes from thoughts about poop to what’s under his bed to things that happened earlier in the day… Quite random, but oh so believable for a little kid. Little readers will find some of Oliver’s comments gross, others silly, and the final ones are sweet. If you need more humorous/sweet bedtime stories, consider this one.

I received this ARC from netgalley for an honest review.
This book is really about all the questions moms receive from their inquisitive kids. This book kept me laughing and reminded me of my childhood. I think most parents would get a kick out of this, teachers too.

This book is very colourful and the illustrations are very engaging. I can see a lot of children (and parents!) relating to this bedtime ritual. A nice short story with a few humorous moments as well.