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K-3
Buster's ideas are a hit at home but the butt of jokes at school...until his uncle's "What-If Machine" brings them to life. Heavily saturated digital cartoons enliven Buster's wild ideas, with use of color primarily responsible for altering the mood--and outcome--of each invention. Overall, the illustrations are visually overwhelming, but some clever details add depth to the story.