Are You Thinking Again, Dear?

Poor Charles! He's going to be late for school again.
Charles just can't keep his mind on what he's supposed to be doing. When he is having breakfast, he is thinking about Niagara Falls. When he is in math class, he is thinking about aeronautics. When he walks down a breezy street collecting seed pods, he is thinking about a new nose. Charles is always thinking about something else.
When his teacher, Miss Crocky, sends him to the principal's office for disrupting the class again, kind Mr. Mickle suggests that Charles be less absent-minded and more present-minded. Charles sits down and thinks about it. It is not that Charles is naughty. But no matter how hard he tries, his thoughts wander. Nothing seems to help. That is, until his hero, Great Uncle Crocódila, pays the family a surprise visit.
This is a new book about Charles, written and illustrated by Aliki—the third in a delightful series that follows the award-winning Keep Your Mouth Closed, Dear and Use Your Head, Dear.

Aliki has written and illustrated many books — both fiction and nonfiction — in her long career. They are enjoyed by readers throughout the world. Her books reflect her many interests; her travels to Greece, Switzerland, and other international destinations; and her love of children and life. She has also illustrated over 100 books written by other authors, including her husband, Franz Brandenberg.
Aliki was born in Philadelphia into a Greek family that valued and nurtured literacy and creativity. A long-time resident of London, England, Aliki now lives in New York.
Aliki's other books include Feelings, Manners, A Medieval Feast, Mummies Made in Egypt, We Are Best Friends, Marianthe's Story: Painted Words and Spoken Memories, and Ah, Music!