Being a good babysitter is an uncommon gift. For the rest of us, the best we could hope for back in our babysitting days was that the kid just wanted to watch a movie and eat macaroni and cheese, and that the parents would come home before you actually had to put him to bed. […]
It’s that time of year. All around the world, college grads are stepping out into the real world, squinting in the sunlight, and wondering “What NOW?!” While toaster ovens and clean towels always make thoughtful gifts, books that can soothe the soul, dispense a little wisdom, and offer some practical how-to advice are especially appreciated. […]
Bullies have been throwing their weight around since the dawn of time, and they can be found in every part of the animal kingdom. Though they’re a headache to deal with in real life, bullies are a godsend in storytelling. Their nastiness inspires immediate sympathy for the protagonist, moves the plot forward, and gets the […]
Calvin & Hobbes was around for just 10 short years, but it influenced a generation of kids who grew up reading about a young boy and his pet tiger, who all the adults thought was a stuffed toy but who we all knew was totally real. Its creator, Bill Watterson, demanded total control over the […]