This story makes me laugh! Todd loves his parents, but they are busy and he is often told to go watch TV while they take care of their adult stuff. So Todd and his TV become close. So close, that the TV offers to attend Todd's parent-teacher conference in place of his parents. Then the TV starts making breakfast and driving Todd to school, taking Todd on vacation, playing catch with Todd, giving Todd advice.
At first, Todd's parents are relieved, but when the TV announces that it wants to adopt Todd. His parents are jolted into action and begin the long process of trying to win back their son.
First, they try talking to the TV, but it uses commercials to distract them. Then they try competing with the TV - performing tricks and dressing up like a TV, but all their efforts flop.
Finally, Todd points out the switch and they turn off the TV and that is the beginning of a good life for their family. Until...
James Proibos wrote and illustrated this entertaining story. Kids and adults will enjoy the ridiculous antics of the cheeky, invasive TV, and hopefully, the timely message will resonate and and extend to all the other devices that distract us so easily.
