About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a new, unwelcome routine, specifically a restricted diet or a visit to the doctor that feels like a personal affront. It provides a humorous way to discuss the frustration of being told 'no' when all you want is to indulge in your favorite things. This classic tale follows Garfield as he is put on a strict diet by a veterinarian right before the biggest food holiday of the year: Thanksgiving. While Garfield grumbles and schemes, the story explores themes of resilience and the importance of patience through a lens of slapstick comedy. It is a lighthearted choice for elementary-aged children that validates their annoyance with rules while ultimately showing that they can survive, and even enjoy, a change in plans.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with health and body weight in a secular, humorous way. The approach to dieting is very '1980s slapstick.' While the resolution is hopeful, the focus is on the absurdity of the situation rather than a scientific approach to nutrition.
