First published 2013
A little girl sits around feeling utterly bored when she encounters a potato with strong opinions. The vegetable declares that children are boring, which the girl finds completely unacceptable. She decides to prove the potato wrong by demonstrating all the incredible things kids can accomplish. The girl shows off her abilities and explains the exciting world of childhood. The potato remains stubbornly unimpressed by her efforts. Their back and forth creates a battle of wills between a determined child and an indifferent vegetable. Michael Ian Black brings his signature dry humor to this playful reversal of expectations. The story transforms a common childhood complaint into an entertaining dialogue about perspective and self worth.
Genres: humor, contemporary, picture-books
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, reversal-of-expectations
40 pages · Hardcover · Seuil