About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is testing boundaries, exploring the idea of being a rebel, or struggling with the pressure to always be perfectly well behaved. Megan McDonald crafts a hilarious, pun-filled world where a rabbit and a chipmunk decide they are tired of following the rules and set out to become legendary baddies. Through their failed attempts at criminal behavior, the book explores themes of integrity, social norms, and the inherent kindness that often makes being bad harder than it looks. This is an excellent choice for kids aged 6 to 9 who appreciate slapstick humor and wordplay, offering a safe space to discuss why we have rules and what it means to be a good friend. It is ultimately a lighthearted affirmation of character that proves being yourself is much more rewarding than trying to be a villain.
