content: It took me a few pages to get into this book, pages I have since re-read with appreciation and giggles. The book has some good characters set in a just-believable "one of those days". Although I found the children less convincing than the adults. Are men really like John? Richard Francis is one so he must know.. gulp! Raymond is the best dog I have spent time with in print and had me howling with laughter. Read the book, you'll enjoy it.