About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is stuck in a perfectionist rut or needs a reminder that language and art are playgrounds for the imagination. This is not a story with a traditional moral lesson; instead, it is a boisterous collection of 'bad' advice and nonsensical poems that celebrate the joy of being silly. It encourages children to question the rules of the world through a lens of absurd humor and creative chaos. While the poems are hilariously unhelpful, they serve a deeper emotional purpose by validating a child's sense of wonder and curiosity. Parents will appreciate the sophisticated vocabulary hidden within the jokes and the way Mini Grey's intricate illustrations keep eyes glued to the page. It is an ideal choice for elementary-aged children who have a developing sense of irony and love to laugh at things that are intentionally ridiculous.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and lighthearted. It touches on 'danger' in a purely metaphorical and slapstick way. There are no heavy themes of death or trauma, though its rebellious spirit might be seen as 'naughty' by very traditional standards.
