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.
★ “Rex is king of the picture books. Consider this required reading."—Booklist, starred review
★ “[On Account of the Gum is a] gloriously giggly tale glued together by a glob of very gooey gum."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review