About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the awkwardness of growing up and needs to know that everyone, even adults, can be a little messy or embarrassing. Morris Gleitzman uses his signature brand of 'gross-out' humor to explore deeper themes of family loyalty and empathy. While the stories are packed with cringe-worthy moments like chronic nose-picking, they are grounded in the sweet reality of children trying to protect the people they love. This collection is ideal for kids aged 8 to 12 who appreciate toilet humor but are also beginning to understand complex social dynamics. It normalizes the feeling of being mortified by one's family while providing a safe, hilarious space to process those feelings. Parents will appreciate how the humor acts as a bridge to meaningful conversations about kindness and looking past people's quirks.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with social shame, hygiene, and family eccentricity. The approach is direct and secular, utilizing humor as a primary tool for resilience. While the topics are 'gross,' the resolutions are consistently hopeful and emphasize the strength of family bonds.
