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Parody picture books for grown-ups. Lead with Why Is Mommy Mad? and Buford Poops — more titles rolling out behind them.

Why Is Mommy Mad?

Why Is Mommy Mad?

The story of Mommy Madtime

A tongue-in-cheek picture book about a sharp kid named Steve who discovers — with a little help from Dad — that Mommy Madtime comes about once a month. Adult humor. Pancakes recommended.

$16.95

Buford Poops

Buford Poops

The giant blue dog who saved the day

Clifford never mentioned the logistics. Buford does — and somehow those giant poops stop a bank robbery. Irreverent, colorful, and weirdly wholesome.

$16.95

Why Is Mamdani Mad?

Why Is Mamdani Mad?

City Madtime vs pancake time

Steve discovers City Madtime — billboards, free promises, and one very loud TV salesman. Dad walks him through a city weekend of empty shelves and out-of-service buses, then reminds him chocolate-chip pancakes still beat the pitch.

$16.95

Rich Dog, Poor Dog

Rich Dog, Poor Dog

Spaghetti & Fred

A neighborhood dog named Spaghetti thinks his carpet-and-french-fries life is paradise — until he visits Fred the greyhound. Perspective, friendship, and one very fast cat chase.

$16.95

Buford Has Puppies

Buford Has Puppies

A birds-and-bees primer (sort of)

Buford has puppies — pink, lime, and purple — and the whole town loses its mind (in the cutest way). Food math, poop math, The Question, a bank déjà vu, and Family Day cake.

$16.95

What's the Economy?

What's the Economy?

GDP for people who still like pictures

Steve asks Dad what 'the economy' actually is. No jargon fog — just clear pictures of work, trade, inflation, and why free stuff isn't free.

$16.95

Why Is Elizabeth Mad?

Why Is Elizabeth Mad?

Steve watches the news

Same Steve. Different foil. A satirical picture book about the angry lady on TV — and what Dad has to say about bitterness dressed up as policy.

$16.95