Meet My Staff

by Patricia Marx

Book Overview

Meet Walter.And better yet, turn the pages and --meet his staff. The Gum Guy, who archives his chewed-up gum. His Homework Helper who does...well, you know. A complete Dream Team, to do his sleeping for him...And thats only the beginning This laugh-out-loud picture book is a dream come true for any kid who has ever wanted someone else to kiss Aunt Winnie or eat their lima beans. Author Patricia Marx and illustrator Roz Chast prove with hilarity that anyone can have the staff they need, if they have enough imagination.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060274840
• ISBN13: 9780060274849
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 1 year and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

What a fun idea - we should all have a staff!

I love the concept of this book - and kids will, too. Just think, a staff to do all those things you need to do or don't want to do yourself. Or, like the Laughers, make sure to boost your self-esteem. Grown-ups may like daydreaming about these possibilities, too! This is an imaginative story that makes a great jumping-off place for the reader's creativity.

Witty and whimsical delegation of everything kids hate

What a delight! Walter introduces us to Last Place Larry, who obligingly loses at all games and competitions, the Laughers who think all his jokes are funny, the Thing-Finder, the Homework Helper, and all the rest of his staff, who perform unpleasant tasks and provide support in every aspect of his life. Children will adore the deliciously subversive idea of a staff to take all of the imperfections out of life, and will love coming up with their own ideas for additional staff positions. The witty pictures by New Yorker artist Roz Chast perfectly match the understated humor of the text by author Patty Marx. Their staff of Laughers will include anyone who picks up the book. Highly recommended!