Description This is a lovely growth album illustrated with the bright, vivid artwork of Quentin Blake, the illustrator behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Enormous Crocodile, and Matilda. From the happy days after a wedding, to the day a baby first comes home, to the sweet child who only had eyes for mom and dad, to the rebellious teenage years — this is the complete growth story of a family, following a child who eventually becomes an adult and starts a family of their own. A One-of-a-Kind Family Growth Album The birth of a child is one of life's greatest joys. From the moment parents learn a baby is on the way, they eagerly count down the days until they can meet their little one. This is where the story by Andersen Award-winning author Quentin Blake begins. The happiness of a baby's birth, the miraculous milestones of rolling over, crawling, sitting up, standing, and taking those first steps — for parents, these become the most wonderful days imaginable. But then, suddenly, the child starts talking back and asserting their own opinions instead of listening to mom and dad. Adolescence is a healthy and natural stage in the journey from childhood to adulthood. The bickering and friction with parents during the teenage years is a necessary part of growing from a child into an adult. Zagazoo, the main character of this book, acts out against his parents' wishes just like any other child. His parents, too, struggle as Zagazoo grows from a child into an adult. But eventually, Zagazoo grows up, comes to understand his parents, and builds a family of his own. Through warm storytelling and illustrations, Andersen Award winner Quentin Blake gently reminds us that growing into adulthood isn't something to fear or dread — it's a beautiful process of becoming who you are meant to be. This completed growth album becomes a one-of-a-kind family history book, destined to become a precious gift for the family in years to come. As children enjoy this beautiful growth album filled with Quentin Blake's bright and lively illustrations, they'll feel deep in their hearts just how much their parents love them, and grow up to be happy people. One day, a strange package arrives at the home of a happy couple. From that day on, everything changes. And changes. And changes again... This is an amazing life story full of unexpected events! Using playful animal comparisons, this picture book depicts the journey of a diapered baby learning to walk and run, growing through the teenage years, and finally becoming an adult. Rather than dark or twisted humor, the book embraces readers with the inclusive message that "life truly is wonderful." With the charming text and illustrations of Andersen Award winner Quentin Blake, this beautifully crafted picture book is one that children and adults can enjoy together.