About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is blossoming with social curiosity, constantly asking what friends or family are doing when they're apart. This book playfully answers that question with a tour through a 24-hour day, showcasing one bizarre and hilarious activity for each hour. From Arnold eating lint for breakfast to Brenda making a noodle wig, Roz Chast's signature wit and cartooning turn the mundane concept of a daily schedule into a celebration of absurdity and imagination. It’s perfect for kids who love to laugh and is a fantastic way to engage a child's creativity without a heavy-handed message, making it a pure, joyful reading experience.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and focuses on light, absurdist humor. There are no sensitive topics addressed, directly or metaphorically.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 6 to 9-year-old with an offbeat sense of humor, who appreciates visual gags and absurdity. It's perfect for a child who is just starting to think about the separate lives of their peers and enjoys imagining fantastical scenarios. Fans of comics and graphic novels will be drawn to Chast's iconic cartooning.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. This book can be read cold. Parents should simply be ready to embrace the non-linear, vignette-based structure and the book's deep commitment to silliness. It's a book to be enjoyed, not analyzed. A parent is looking for a book that is purely for entertainment and laughter, without any moral or lesson. The child has been asking curious questions like, "What do you think my friends are doing right now?" or is showing a love for silly, nonsensical humor.
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