Boners: Seriously Misguided Facts- According to Schoolkids

Boners: Seriously Misguided Facts – According to Schoolkids is a hilarious throwback to a more innocent—and unintentionally absurd—time in educational history. Long before Kids Say the Darndest Things became a cultural catchphrase, there was Boners, first published in 1931 under the cheeky title Boners by Those Who Pulled Them. Whether the publishers were in on the joke or not, it’s hard to ignore the adult double entendre of the title—either a brilliant marketing ploy or a boner in its own right!

This charming collection features laugh-out-loud blunders made by schoolchildren who tried—and spectacularly failed—to explain everything from history to science. Their attempts are captured in an almost poetic sincerity, made even more delightful by the whimsical early illustrations of Theodor Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss.

Yes, Boners marks one of the earliest appearances of Dr. Seuss’s unmistakable visual style. It offers a fascinating look at his formative creative years, where we begin to see glimpses of the inventive flair that would later define beloved classics like The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham. In this redesigned edition, the original artwork is restored in all its glory, allowing modern readers to appreciate the quirky genius in its raw form.

The humor may come from the mistakes, but the charm lies in the earnestness of these student “facts”—from vacuum Popes to senators who are part horse. These snippets are not only comedic gold but also a reminder of how children’s imaginations often lead them into unintentionally brilliant places.

If you love vintage humor, historical oddities, or want to experience Dr. Seuss in a completely new light, Boners is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. It’s a perfect gift for teachers, trivia lovers, and fans of absurdist humor.