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K-3
Illustrated by
Red Nose Studio.
With suggestions on packing, composing a goodbye note, and gracefully backtracking to give your parents just one more chance, this lighthearted primer illuminates common frustrations of family life and the occasional need for a break. The photographs of slightly off-kilter clay figures set against backdrops rich with detail emphasize the emotions of the red-haired (and -nosed) main character, and his annoying but loving family.