

Fans of Griffin & Sabine and The Jolly Postman will delight in the artistry of this book the incredibly detailed cards and envelopes and amazing stamps. Before you know it, Michael's a happy camper who's planning a longer stay next time. Eventually there is a subtle change in Michael's tone - and a mention of a friend or two. His dad is quick to reply, but encourages Michael to stick it out, reminding him that he met some of his best buddies at camp. So he sends his dad a series of urgent notes pleading for rescue.

He thinks his counselor is an alien, his bunkmates are pranksters, and it's constantly raining. Michael is new to sleepaway camp, and it's not going so well. And they will enjoy taking part in a correspondence that reveals a deep affection between father and child, as Michael's exaggerated pleas are answered by his father's gentle jokes and advice.The hilarious correspondence between a reluctant first-time camper and his dad This fabulously creative book by Caldecott Award winner Simms Taback features handmade postcards and funny letters that readers will enjoy pulling out of their envelopes.

The hilarious correspondence between a reluctant first-time camper and his dad This fabulously creative book by Caldecott Award winner Simms Taback features handmade postcards and funny letters that readers will enjoy pulling out of their envelopes.
