THE PARENT AGENCY by David Baddiel
PAPERBACK
Author: David Baddiel
Illustrator: Jim Field
Big laughs, big heart, and a brilliantly imaginative twist - THE PARENT AGENCY is a wish-fulfilment adventure that every child (and grown-up!) will secretly relate to.
Barry Bennett is not impressed with his parents. They’re boring. They’re tired. And worst of all - they called him Barry. So when he declares, “I wish I had better parents!” something extraordinary happens…. Barry wakes up in a world where children get to choose their parents.
Welcome to the Parent Agency. Here, parents audition for children. You can pick the richest parents, the coolest parents, the most adventurous parents - whatever you think will make your life perfect. For Barry, it sounds like a dream come true.
But as he samples different families, Barry begins to realise that perfection isn’t as simple as it seems. And maybe, just maybe, the parents he started with weren’t so bad after all.
Packed with humour, heart, and imaginative world-building, The Parent Agency explores gratitude, family, and what really makes a home. David Baddiel blends laugh-out-loud comedy with a thoughtful message about appreciating what we have - flaws and all.
Perfect for readers who love funny fiction with a clever concept and emotional depth, this is a hugely entertaining story that sparks both giggles and reflection.