Explores aspects of human growth in question-and-answer format, covering such topics as teeth, learning to walk, and the importance of healthy food, exercise, and sleep.
Alex follows the advice of his mother, father, sister, and teacher hoping to grow taller, but it is his very tall uncle's advice that really makes a difference.
Describes the growth processes the human body goes through from birth to old age, presenting magnified photos and color diagrams, and discusses the nutrition necessary for healthy growth.
When time goes backwards, granting six-year-old Otto his wish that his attention-stealing baby sister was never born, it keeps going backwards, and Otto finds himself getting younger and younger.
Jo-Jo wishes she were small like her new baby sister Roo until Dad says Jo-Jo is big enough to have a birthday party with invited guests, jumping games, and hidden presents.
The night before his first day at school, a mother and son recount other new experiences he has had, such as his first words and first steps, and celebrate his growth and accomplishments.
A little boy who is too small to be in a parade, feed the elephant in the zoo, or reach the cooky jar, soon grows tall enough to do all these as well as to push his new baby sister's carriage.
