_ON ACCOUNT OF THE GUM _IS A BOOK ABOUT HOW THE BEST INTENTIONS LEAD TO SOME OF THE WORST (AND FUNNIEST) IDEAS! SERIOUS HUMOR ABOUNDS IN THIS STORY ABOUT ONE KID'S HILARIOUS MISADVENTURES WITH GUM, AND THE CUMULATIVE BUILDUP OF STUFF STUCK IN HAIR. FROM THE MADCAP MIND OF ADAM REX comes a book about the improbable, downright bizarre remedies for a problem kids have faced since the creation of gum. • Features hilarious text with unexpected turns and fun rhymes • Wacky suggestions make this prime for constant giggles and repeat reading • Author Adam Rex has a funny, smart, and relatable style HOW DO YOU GET GUM OUT OF YOUR HAIR—A PAIR OF SCISSORS? BUTTER? THE CAT? CALL YOUR AUNT, SHE'LL KNOW WHAT TO DO. SHE DOESN'T? TRY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT! WITH EACH PAGE TURN, THIS SITUATION—RELATABLE TO ANY FAMILY—GROWS STICKIER AND MORE DESPERATE. • A wonderful blend of light wordplay, zany humor, and a timeless topic • Perfect for fans of _The Day the Crayons Quit _and _If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't!_ • Great for parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and educators who are looking for a funny, relatable tale to read out loud • You'll love this book if you love books like _We Don't Eat Our Classmates_ by Ryan T. Higgins, _The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors _by Drew Daywalt, and _The Bad Seed_ by Jory John.