Why Not ... The almost true story of stuff that actually happened in a library
By (Author) Swapna Haddow
Illustrated by Daron Parton
Scholastic New Zealand Limited
Scholastic New Zealand
1st July 2025
New Zealand
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Information resources
Paperback
24
Width 240mm, Height 250mm, Spine 3mm
'Well, you probably wont believe me if I say its a snakea huge, child-swallowing anaconda,' said the librarian. A child visits the library with their mum, who tells them to find a book and stay out of trouble. Almost immediately, the librarian warns the child against doing certain things, like climbing the shelves, peeling up the carpet, or taking a particular book. Each time, the child responds with 'Why not' prompting the librarian to spin increasingly outrageous stories.