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A young boy is depicted doing a variety of naughty things for which he is repeatedly admonished, but finally he gets a hug.

After being denied all the things she wants to do by her parents, a little girl finally gets her way when she asks her grandmother for cookies.

Fido Fonteyn--the self-described smartest, sharpest, and coolest dog in the world--tries to find the perfect child, teaching a lesson about the meaning of "perfection.

Presents wacky, fanciful explanations--some with a kernel of truth--for rules that parents impose on their children, including reasons for eating vegetables, not jumping on the bed, and combing one's hair.

Presents wacky, fanciful explanations--some with a kernel of truth--for rules that parents impose on their children, including reasons for brushing one's teeth, washing one's feet, and not swallowing gum.

A practical guide to dealing with parents in such areas as mealtime, riding in the car, watching television, and bedtime.

Looking forward to a Saturday morning with no school or work, Ruthie is disappointed when her parents are too busy to relax with her, a setback that challenges her to find other fun-filled ways to share family time.

"Two-year-old Margaret is mean. She's loud. She's rude. But two woodchucks take in Margaret as their own, despite her horrible tendencies.

A young boy describes to his real parents all the outrageous things his perfect parents would allow him to do.

Explains the little and big meanings of things parents tell their children, such as "Eat your vegetables," " Look both ways before you cross the street," and "Don't talk with your mouth full.