About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is in a silly, imaginative mood or when they need a whimsical break from more serious school-day routines. This collection of poems and short stories, featuring the elusive master of disguise Zigomar, serves as a delightful playground for the mind. It encourages children to see the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary, using humor and absurdist logic to spark creative thinking. Allan Ahlberg's signature wit makes this an excellent choice for a transitional reader who is moving into chapter books but still craves the visual rhythm and playful language of shorter, punchy narratives. It is gentle, clever, and perfectly calibrated for the elementary school sense of humor, making it a reliable pick for bedtime or a rainy afternoon.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book mentions Cemetery Road in a poem, but the approach is atmospheric and playful rather than somber. It is entirely secular and uses mystery as a tool for engagement rather than to explore heavy themes. There are no major traumas or sensitive topics to navigate.
