What to Do When You're Sent to Your Room

What to Do When You're Sent to Your RoomBy: Ann Stott Illustrator: Stephen Gilpin Every kid who ever earned a few time outs on his or her own turf will smile at this deadpan primerand parents may wish to take notes for future reference. Ben is nothing if not prepared. So when he gets caught feeding his dinner to the dog (again) and is sent his room (again), hes up to the challenge of solitary confinement. And hes more than happy to share strategies with readers, from unearthing his cache of

By: Ann Stott | Illustrator:  Stephen Gilpin   

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Every kid who ever earned a few time-outs on his or her own turf will smile at this deadpan primer—and parents may wish to take notes for future reference.

Ben is nothing if not prepared. So when he gets caught feeding his dinner to the dog (again) and is sent his room (again), he’s up to the challenge of solitary confinement. And he’s more than happy to share strategies with readers, from unearthing his cache of hidden snacks to liberating his caged pets, honing his slingshot skills — and of course drafting his birthday list. There’s so much to do! Will there be time to do it all before his time is up? That just may depend on Ben’s older brother. . .