About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is pushing back against household chores or feeling like your rules are 'the worst thing ever.' It is the perfect tool for a child who feels burdened by a new responsibility and needs a healthy dose of humor to gain perspective. The story follows Billy, whose parents follow through on a bizarre threat: if he doesn't clean his room, they will buy him a blue whale. What follows is a logistical nightmare as Billy tries to take his massive, dripping pet to school, on the bus, and through his daily routine. It is an absurdist masterpiece that validates a child's feelings of frustration while showing the hilarity of 'consequences' in an exaggerated light. Recommended for ages 4 to 8, this book transforms the heavy feeling of responsibility into a laugh out loud adventure, helping families find levity in the midst of power struggles.
