How do you draw a playful daddy? Or a smelly dog? For any kid who's ever been asked to "draw a picture of your family," here's an unusual and much more fun take on the project! Using objects to represent personality traits, acclaimed illustrator Hanoch Piven creates simple and funny portraits that perfectly describe all the members of one girl's family. Children of all ages will be inspired to make their own family portraits after reading this book.

When her grandma asks her about school, a girl draws a class portrait, adding details that show what makes each person special. Includes author's note abou making pictures using objects.

With distinctive illustrations, Hanoch Piven crafts a delightful story of competitive siblings whose attempts to frighten each other--revealed through 8 gatefold pages--are surpassed by their baby brother. Mo and Jo are sweet kids who engage in costumed one-upmanship until they're surprised by a “real” monster who turns out to be the baby, Bo. Piven's unique approach-showing the photographed objects that will be used in the children's disguises on the outside of the gatefold, and revealing the finished face when the fold is opened-brings a sense of excitement to this simple but compelling story for children aged 4 to 8.