Crappy Children's Art Paperback – November 20, 2012

The one man wrecking crew behind The Best Page in the Universe and best-selling author of The Alphabet of Manliness is back! (Brief note: this book was formerly published with the title of I Am Better than Your Kids) This time he's here to remind both the pint-sized narcissists living in the US (i.e. US children) and deluded adults (whether they be parents or not), that the former's "masterpieces" are simply fulsome rubble. He does this through his signature blend of great writing, unsparing wit, and profanity. You should get this book if any of the following apply: 1) You're a fan of Maddox. 2) You like it when someone calls a spade a spade. 3) You have a funny bone that hasn't been surgically removed. 4) It irritates you when you're trying to appreciate actual art and hear someone say "my kid could make that." You should not get this book if you're a parent who thinks your offspring is going to become the next Rembrandt, Goya, Cassatt, Picasso, etc. and/or you're easily offended.

I love this book. Page after page of insightful critiques of real children's artwork, Maddox says what we're all thinking. How often have you heard a friend go on and on about how talented and gifted their child is and struggled to holdback the urge to set them straight? This book says all those things we've thought in the past and puts those little snots in their place. No you won't be the next Di Vinci. Not even close little guy.I first read this book on my Kindle and loved it. Later I bought this physical copy for my brother for Christmas. Looking through it, the Kindle book isn't anywhere as awesome as this copy with color pictures and larger layout. My brother loved the book and started reading it even before we finished unwrapping the rest of the presents (his wife with a baby on the way was less excited than he was).A truly great book for anyone that has followed Maddox for year and those that have never heard of him.

One of the funniest things I've ever read, I laughed the entire time I was flipping through it. I've been a longtime fan of Maddox' work and this book was well done. I expected a quick 50 page pamphlet; this book was 300 pages organized by artwork category and very well put together. I brought it in to work and it was a huge hit among my coworkers with kids. You must have a sense of humor to enjoy this book. Do not read if you're easily offended or think every creation your kid makes is pure gold. As someone who was awful at art growing up, I can fully appreciate all of this terrible artwork.

There's nothing wrong with this book. Maddox? Maybe. Likely.But that's why I read his stuff. It makes me feel like my miseries aren't the only miseries in this world. And I can giggle when I most need to.

Christmas Gift, my son and I spent a long time reading and laughing before wrapping it up. This book was requested for Christmas. Very funny!! Would be nice on the coffee table or at a vacation property. Even as a gift for someone who is down just to make them laugh.

I remember when I was in school, I would walk by the elementary classrooms and the teachers would have their student's drawings outside on display for everyone to admire. All of the drawings were so awful, but at the same time praised by the teachers. Because of that praise the drawings every week were just as bad as the ones before it. The kids need to know the truth or they will never aspire to be any better, and that's exactly what Maddox has done here. I gave it 5 stars, because it wouldn't let me give it 10..

Awesome book. I wish that I could find it so that I could finish looking at it. Funny comments

Makes for a great gift

Probably the best purchase I've ever made, being a dick to kids is always fun, like farting on them in a supermarket when their parents aren't looking and walking away as if nothing happened, that satisfied feeling is what this book is.

Very funny

I can't get past a few pages without nearly peeing myself. Very funny book indeed.

What is there to fault about this book! Its just so funny!

Really funny