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How to Raise Mom and Dad: Instructions from Someone Who Figured It Out
32 pp.
| Dutton |
March, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-525-47870-6$16.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Greg Clarke.
A sister instructs her younger brother on the proper care and feeding (read: manipulation) of parents. Her lessons include how to get chips and cookies for lunch, how to stay up late, and ways to "maybe" get a puppy. Cartoon illustrations in muted colors underscore the tongue-in-cheek humor (though the one-note joke goes on too long).