When Julian finds out that his dad has always wanted snakes for a birthday present, he realizes he'll need more than good intentions--he'll need courage.

Beautiful family dynamics create opportunities for humor throughout Julia's stories. Lighthearted and delightful, the characters, scenarios, and laughs will be relatable for young readers and leave them wanting even more of Julian's tales.

Now in "Knopf Paperback--"six genial, affectionate evocations of family interaction and childhood mischief. There's a glow here that's hard to resist."-- "Booklist