About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is in a silly mood or testing the boundaries of rules and instructions. It is a lighthearted look at what happens when a clever underdog (or under-duck) takes control of the situation through wit and a pencil. While Farmer Brown is away on vacation, his brother Bob is left in charge with a list of instructions that the animals quickly intercept and rewrite to suit their own desires. The story explores themes of cleverness, teamwork, and the joy of breaking a few harmless rules. It is perfectly suited for preschoolers and early elementary children who will delight in knowing more than the adult character in the story. It is a fantastic choice for a bedtime laugh or to encourage a child who is beginning to explore the power of writing and communication.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and grounded in slapstick humor. The conflict is low-stakes and resolved through a humorous discovery.
