Baby Blues Comic Strip Treasury - Volume 19
Wall-to-Wall Baby Blues: A Baby Blues Treasury delivers the best moments from the internationally syndicated comic strip that has captured the reality of family life since 1990. Created by Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott, this treasury collection brings together the most memorable strips from three previous volumes: Baby Blues: Unplugged, Dad to the Bone, and Never a Dry Moment.
The MacPherson Family Adventures
Follow Dad Darryl, Mom Wanda, and their three children—Zoe, Hammie, and newborn Wren—through the daily chaos of family life. From games of Destroy the Legos to managing toilet training disasters and navigating the challenge of blowing a two-year-old's nose with just one box of tissues, these comic strips capture the authentic moments that parents recognize immediately.
What Makes This Treasury Special
This collection combines daily comic strips with full-color Sunday features, offering a comprehensive look at the MacPherson household's adventures. The comics balance humor with reality so effectively that readers often wonder whether Kirkman and Scott are exaggerating or simply excellent observers of family life.
The treasury format presents the best selections from multiple collections, making it an ideal introduction for new readers or a cherished addition for longtime fans. Each strip reveals the funny facts and fantasies about raising kids, from kitchen cabinet disasters to garden hose incidents that only parents truly understand.
About the Creators
Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott launched Baby Blues in 1990, and their work has delighted fans and impressed the cartooning world for decades. Rick Kirkman lives in Phoenix, Arizona, while Jerry Scott, who also co-creates the award-winning comic strip Zits, resides in central coastal California. Their collaboration has produced one of the most beloved family-focused comic strips in syndication.
Perfect for Every Generation
Young readers, parents, expectant parents, and grandparents all find themselves nodding in recognition at life in the MacPherson household. This paperback collection serves as an excellent gift for baby showers, new parents, or anyone who appreciates honest humor about family life. The universal themes and relatable situations make it genuine family entertainment that spans generations.
"One of the best things about Baby Blues is that it follows reality so closely that you're never quite sure whether Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott are over the top or are merely excellent reporters."
