A masterclass in multi-generational storytelling within a single illustration — the slow-burn reaction of the grandfather in the background against the gleeful mayhem in the foreground delivers instant, universal comedy. This piece showcases an exceptional ability to layer narrative across a scene, with each character telling their own story while serving the whole. The energetic composition, warm interior setting, and pitch-perfect character expressions reflect a style that feels right at home in mainstream picture books and is sure to resonate with both young readers and the adults reading alongside them