A Bad Case of Stripes, by David Shannon
I think anything that David Shannon writes is genius, but this particular picture book is especially charming. It's silly enough that even tiny tots will like the pictures, but the story is sophisticated enough that older children will be captivated as well. The teaser (as taken from Amazon.com):
"A highly original moral tale acquires mythic proportions when Camilla Cream worries too much about what others think of her and tries desperately to please everyone."
The solution is hysterical, so I won't spill the beans here, but I highly encourage you to check out this book if you've never read it.
Where to find it:
At the library (St. George branch only, so you'll have to request it)
