The Parent Agency
The Parent Agency by David Baddiel is an illustrated children’s book published by HarperCollins on May 2, 2017. This 384-page adventure invites readers into an alternate world where children have the unique opportunity to choose their own parents. The story follows Barry Bennett, who, frustrated with his strict and boring parents, wishes for a better family and finds himself at the Parent Agency, a place where kids can select their ideal moms and dads.
In this humorous tale, Barry soon learns that the process of choosing new parents is more complicated than he anticipated. The narrative combines elements of fantasy and magic, exploring themes of family dynamics and the humorous consequences of wishes. With illustrations by Jim Field, a Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning artist, this book offers an engaging experience for young readers, blending whimsical storytelling with relatable family situations.
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Travel to an alternate world where kids get to choose their own parents in this zany, internationally bestselling adventure, which combines the be-careful-what-you-wish-for humor of The Chocolate Touch with the classic appeal of Roald Dahl.
Barry Bennett is sick of his parents. They’re boring, they’re too strict, and it’s their fault his name is Barry. So he makes a wish for better ones—and is whisked away to the Parent Agency, where kids get to pick out their perfect parents.
For Barry, this seems like a dream come true. But as he’s about to discover, choosing a new mom and dad isn’t as simple as it sounds…
The first children’s book by British author and comedian David Baddiel, The Parent Agency includes illustrations by Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning artist Jim Field.
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