by Simon Brett
First published 1999
Meet the most destructive force in suburbia: a seemingly innocent baby with a talent for turning every moment into mayhem. From the moment he wakes up, this pint-sized protagonist wages war against order, transforming feeding time into food fights, diaper changes into escape attempts, and bedtime into marathon crying sessions. His parents stumble through each day, coffee-stained and sleep-deprived, as their once-peaceful home becomes ground zero for miniature catastrophes. The baby approaches each task with scientific precision, whether he's launching pureed carrots across the kitchen or timing his worst tantrums for the most inconvenient moments. His methods are ruthless, his execution flawless, and his parents are helpless against his reign of adorable terror. Brett captures the beautiful chaos of new parenthood through the eyes of its smallest and most powerful participant.
Genres: family, humor, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
Paperback · Orion Paperbacks