

This is the fifth installment of the "Calvin and Hobbes" series, and it just gets better every repeated reading. "The Revenge of the Baby-Sat" offers such adventures as that in a funny and entertaining way. They're funny, creative, and are always getting into some sort of situation that could just about get them grounded for life. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.No matter how many times I read them, I can never get tired of Calvin and Hobbes. With keen insight, Bill Watterson depicts life through the eyes of a child, and the limits of our imaginations are challenged as we accompany Calvin and Hobbes while they stir up trouble, travel through time, transmogrify themselves-and just have fun in everything they do. The praise and popularity of Calvin and Hobbes continue to escalate as the hottest comic strip around reaches its fifth birthday.


In The Revenge of the Baby-Sat, readers can relish the opportunity to dwell once more in the enduring reminder of life as a child today. Watterson's vibrant characterization of event and personality, deft artistic presentation, and whimsical perspective have cultivated an unwavering affection for his characters. Through the adventures of this engaging pair, the limits of our imaginations were challenged as we enjoyed accompanying Calvin and Hobbes as they traveled through time, transmogrified themselves, stirred up trouble. "Calvin and Hobbes provided an exhilarating blend of fantasy, sophistication, pungent humor and superb drawing that was dazzling." -The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio With keen insight, Bill Watterson depicted life through the eyes of a child in Calvin and Hobbes-with all the inherent fun and frustrations.
