Have I got a book for you!
Written and Illustrated by Melanie Watt
Recommended for ages 5 to 9
Kids Can Press $17.95

From the creator of the incredibly popular Scaredy Squirrel series, comes a funny look at a high-energy salesman in action. Mr. Al Foxword is a salesman like no other. He can sell a fridge to penguin, an umbrella to a fish and even a vacuum cleaner to a mole. And has he got a book for you…

“Say GOOD-BYE to boring books! You know the ones I’m talking about…storybooks that put you to sleep! Schoolbooks that add up to ZERO fun! Cookbooks that leave a bad taste in your mouth! And the dictionary – a book so boring even words can’t describe it!” In typical fashion, Al compares his one-of-a-kind book to the competition then decides that he will up the offer with “your very own, top-of-the-line bookmark” (but only if you buy the book in the next 10 seconds).

And what can be better than one of Al’s books? Why 2 books of course! Al explains what can be done with the extra copy then poses the question of what could be done with 742 books…As I read this brand new story to our children, the boys quickly realized that this book was a “take” on the ads they see on TV where items are available for a limited time and you can always buy 4 for the price of 3 (plus shipping and handling).

In a world where we are bombarded with ads, offers and deals, this parody comes as comic relief for children and adults. It will appeal to anyone who picks it up and will surely produce a smile on even the toughest customers.