From the New York Times bestselling author of The Orchid Thief comes a smart, hilarious take on what babies contribute—or don’t—to the world.
Ever experienced stroller envy? Ever wished you were applauded just for walking across a room? Ever wanted to loaf about the park on a blanket in the middle of a school day with nothing on your agenda but being relaxed and happy? Then you should be a baby. They’ve got it made.
In this charming, droll story, a world-weary older sister ponders the question, why don’t more babies work? Her answers, hilariously tinged with resentment, offer up a wickedly accurate picture of just how great babies have it.
Known for her keen and witty observations of various subcultures, Susan Orlean here turns her gaze on babies. The resulting picture book is tongue-in-cheek fun for older siblings and anyone looking for a lazy, praise-filled day.
F&P Level: L
F&P Genre: RF
- ISBN10 0810970279
- ISBN13 9780810970274
- Publish Date 1 October 2008
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 26 May 2010
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Abrams
- Imprint Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
- Format Hardcover (Reinforced Binding)
- Pages 32
- Language English