Rules Of Summer

"When your big brother sets the rules, no matter how arbitrary they may sound, you’d better follow them — or the consequences could be dire. Lush, surreal paintings of one-eyed robots, odd creatures and uninvited strangers will leave you marveling over the art and searching the details for hidden messages. A simple edict like, “Never leave a red sock on a clothesline” is accompanied by an image of a giant rabbit looming over the brothers huddled together. Though the text is spare, the paintings reveal an astonishing depth of emotion and insight into a child’s fears and imagination. (For ages 4 to 8)"