I liked this book for two reasons. I liked that the mother did not give in to her son’s boredom antics. For example, when Steve said he hated his airplane, his mother said, “no you don’t, it’s your favorite toy. You’re just bored. She also did not let herself be slowed down by his behavior. Mother Rabbit invited Steve to go shopping with her, but he refused. To that she replied, “suit yourself”. I also liked that the author allowed the characters to use their imagination. For example, when Steve threw out his airplane and saw his friend Pack Rat with it, I thought Steve would be mad. instead, Pack Rat showed him how cool his plane was, saying “I can fly around the world or take my friends for a ride… I can do anything I want.” This book teaches children that you can use your imagination at any time, not just when you’re playing with your friends. You can also use it when you’re by yourself. ( )