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SOLVED: Children's/YA > SOLVED. Children's Picture book. Little boy is accidentally drafted into the army. [s]

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Jen Mallo | 4 comments I am looking for a children's book where a little boy was accidentally drafted into the army (possibly after misbehaving). He is drowning in an oversized uniform. He tried to do the jobs assigned. At some point, an officer tells him that he cannot cry because that is not what soldier's do (or possibly that is what little boys do or possibly what babies do), and each higher level of rank tells him the same thing until they finally realize he is a little boy. He then returns home to behave admirably.


message 2: by Kris (last edited Feb 03, 2021 08:30PM) (new)

Kris | 54980 comments Mod
Jen, around what year did you read this book? A range of years is fine.

What is the story's time period and location?

Can you describe the illustrations - e.g., simple or detailed, realistic or cartoon-like, painted watercolors or bold graphics? Do they remind you of a similar illustrator or picture book author?


message 3: by Jen (new)

Jen Mallo | 4 comments We figured it out....
it was the story of Munro in the book Feiffer's Children by Jules Feiffer.


message 4: by Kris (new)

Kris | 54980 comments Mod
Great. Glad you found your book, Jen. Here's the link - Feiffer's Children by Jules Feiffer.


message 5: by Rainbowheart (new)

Rainbowheart | 28699 comments Also pubbed as a stand alone, Munro, for anyone else who's searching.


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