From the New York Times bestselling author of The Orchid Thief comes a smart, hilarious take on what babies contributeor dontto the world. Ever experienced stroller envy? Ever wished you were applauded just for walking across a room? Ever wanted to loaf about the park on a blanket in the middle of a school day with nothing on your agenda but being relaxed and happy? Then you should be a baby. Theyve got it made. In this charming, droll story, a world-weary older sister ponders the question, why dont more babies work? Her answers, hilariously tinged with resentment, offer up a wickedly accurate picture of just how great babies
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Orchid Thief comes a smart, hilarious take on what babies contributeor dontto the world. Ever experienced stroller envy? Ever wished you were applauded just for walking across a room? Ever wanted to loaf about the park on a blanket in the middle of a school day with nothing on your agenda but being relaxed and happy? Then you should be a baby. Theyve got it made. In this charming, droll story, a world-weary older sister ponders the question, why dont more babies work? Her answers, hilariously tinged with resentment, offer up a wickedly accurate picture of just how great babies
CHILDREN'S FICTIONHUMOROUS STORIESNEW YORK (N.Y.)_FICTIONINFANTS_FICTION