An impulsive little boy experiences the power of unconditional
love
Timothy Shmoe isn't a bad kid, but sometimes he makes honest (and
not-so-honest) mistakes. Time after time, Timothy finds himself in
disasters of his own creation, leaving a trail of broken heirlooms, torn
tutus, and innocent bystanders (including his cat, Fluffy).
Told in a series of letters, readers follow Timothy through his
hilarious antics and missteps. When his pocketful of marbles wreaks
havoc at his sister's ballet recital, Timothy realizes he's gone too
far. In one final, remorseful letter, Timothy apologizes for the ballet
blunder and says his father probably wishes Timothy had never been born.
What follows is a touching lesson about the redeeming power of
acceptance.
Bright, comic-like illustrations and hand-lettered text bring Timothy
and his shenanigans to life. Hilarious and heartwarming, The Sorry Life
of Timothy Shmoe is a call to empathy for children who struggle with
impulse control, and a tribute to unconditional love.