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Description
JoJo's mother is always wanting him to say "cheese" while taking his picture, but JoJo decides to do otherwise.
Quick Summary
If you've got a little one who's ever groaned and rolled their eyes when a parent pulls out a camera, this tiny book is going to crack them up. JoJo's mom keeps asking him to say "cheese" for pictures, and instead of cooperating, he comes up with the silliest alternatives imaginable it's that classic kid-versus-grown-up dynamic that never gets old. At only 257 words, new readers can actually finish a whole book on their own and feel like rockstars, which makes this perfect for kindergarten through second grade readers who are still building confidence. Parents will get a kick out of how relatable the whole scenario is, and there's nothing heavy here just pure silly fun that you can knock out in five minutes at bedtime. Kids who adore Mo Willems' Pigeon books (you know, the one who refuses to do everything) will immediately recognize that same stubborn, hilarious energy in JoJo. It's the kind of low-stakes, high-laughs story that reluctant readers actually want to pick up because they know it's going to be quick and funny.