Placing Americans' obsession with money into context and exposing the origins of the upper class

But Mama can’t leave Llama at home

he just might discover how far he's willing to go to break his own heart

and reassuring essays

J.P. And The Giant Octopus Children's How Things Work Books Placing Americans' obsession with moneyJP's dad decides the car needs a wash. But to JP, the carwash is scary, especially when it starts to look like a giant octopus! But JP soon realizes that the octopus is friendly and that he can be brave. With an innocent yet fun plotline, young readers will quickly learn how to cope with their own fears just like JP.