When I picked up this book and started reading, I decided it would be perfect to read together with my 6-year-old son.
Concise and humorous, this book is filled with advice for kids, but without setting up unrealistic expectations of perfect behavior. Sometimes parents need a reminder that it's normal for kids to fight with their siblings, whine, use their shirt as a Kleenex, and make up excuses to try to get out of chores. And kids need to learn that moms generally don't like these things, and the excuse thing will probably backfire.
There is an empathy lesson here as well, with sentences like: "Being a mom is a really, really hard job because we don't always follow directions and things can get wild."
The first couple of times I read this, I didn't realize it was written by a 9-year-old. Learning the author's age gave the advice even more credibility in my son's eyes.
I don't know anything about Alec Greven's previous book, but I'd say this one stands... Read more

Such a wonderful read for children. An author that is around thier age, what a great role-model. Writing about things that actually help us adults! Planning on buying more!

Now there is truly help for young boys who often get frustrated talking to their Moms-because it is written by a young man, the advice is realistic and not preachy. I bought it for my grandson's birthday-he read it and often nodded his head, say "yes" "yes" in agreement. I think all elementary boys and their Moms should read this book and enjoy talking to each other about it-