ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN - Robert Fulghum

All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten is a book of short essays by Robert Fulghum, first published in 1986.

The title of the book is taken from the first essay in the volume, in which Fulghum lists lessons normally learned in American kindergarten classrooms and explains how the world would be improved if adults adhered to the same basic rules as children, i.e. sharing, being kind to one another, cleaning up after themselves, and living "a balanced life" of work, play, and learning.

Over nearly two decades, the title essay, "All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten," has spawned countless parodies involving television shows, movies, books, and other phenomena. The standard format mirrors Fulghum's own work, starting with "All I Really Need To Know I Learned From [name]," followed by a list of quotes and/or in-jokes from the subject being parodied.
A modern classic, and a phenomenal bestseller, this simple collection of thoughts and gentle opinion has struck a deep chord in readers all over the world. Observing our times in his unique way, Robert Fulghum has tapped into the community that we all share and tells us something about ourselves and how to be the best we are capable of. He reminds us to share, clean up our own mess, take a nap every afternoon, and to be aware of wonder.

Product Details

* Mass Market Paperback: 208 pages
* Publisher: Ivy Books; December 1989 edition (October 30, 1989)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 080410526X
* ISBN-13: 978-0804105262
* Product Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 1.3 cm