What’s Your Pick? Why This Silly Little Book Is Actually a Sneaky Educational Powerhouse
- Shelley Watson

- Nov 15
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 18

Sure, the What’s Your Pick? book series found on Amazon might look like a silly party game wrapped in boogers, glitter, and giggles... but let’s not underestimate the genius hiding between the fart jokes and alien sandwiches.
This playful book series is more than just laugh-out-loud fun. It’s a low-pressure way to build imagination, boost communication, and get people talking... even the ones who usually don’t.
Let’s break it down.
It Sparks Imagination and Creativity
Every single “this or that” prompt is a tiny invitation to create a story.Would you rather live in a haunted treehouse or a candy-covered castle? You have to picture it, describe it, and maybe even defend your answer. That’s creative thinking at work — and kids don’t even realize they’re flexing those muscles.
And the best part? There are no wrong answers. You get to imagine your own world, your own logic, your own style of weird.
It Builds Critical Thinking and Reasoning
You can’t just say “I’d pick the poop sandwich” and leave it at that. Okay, maybe you can... but most people naturally start explaining why.That’s reasoning. That’s weighing pros and cons. That’s mental gymnastics disguised as party talk.
It’s great for developing brains, burned-out brains, and everything in between.
It Encourages Conversation and Connection
This is the real magic. The What’s Your Pick? series gives you a reason to talk.For kids who are shy, anxious, or struggle to find their words... this book removes the pressure. You’re not talking about yourself, you’re talking about would-you-rather fight a spaghetti monster or a glitter-covered ghost.
That’s a very different kind of social skill builder... and it works.
Teachers, therapists, and parents have all told us the same thing — this type of book opens doors for conversation that were shut before. And it does it without being pushy or awkward. Just page-flip, point, and go.
It Encourages Introspection (Without Getting Too Serious)
Sometimes the silly questions lead to surprising insights.Would you rather be invisible or able to read minds? That’s a classic, but your answer tells people something about you... even if you didn’t mean to. The best part is, it invites reflection in a way that’s low-stakes and genuinely fun.
This is why it works for all ages... kids, teens, adults, grandparents. Everyone likes a safe space to be weird, and these books give you that.
It’s the Fun Kind of Educational
These books aren’t “sit down and focus” educational. They’re “let’s keep laughing but also secretly improve our brain skills” educational. They’re perfect for:
Road trips
Sleepovers
Classrooms
Icebreakers
Family dinners
Awkward silences with new friends
They help people feel seen, heard, and included — whether you’re the quiet kid in the back or the adult who just needs a mental break.
So, Are These Just Joke Books?
Nope. They're Trojan horses for imagination, empathy, reasoning, and connection.
So go ahead... pick the booger tree or the cupcake volcano. You’re still learning something. And honestly, you’re probably having a better conversation than most dinner parties ever allow.


Thanks!