Cover illustration — the ensemble cast

The joke leads. Kansas City completes it.

Twelve illustrated scenes of ordinary Midwestern life in a slightly illogical Kansas City, where dad-joke logic occasionally becomes physically true. Beautiful first, funny second — every page rewards a second look.

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The year

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January
I got fired for taking a couple of days off.
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February
She gave me a hug.
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March
He was traveling.
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April
what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims.
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May
Because he was outstanding in his field.
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June
In case he got a hole in one.
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July
Nothing. It just waved.
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August
To reach the high notes.
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September
To get his quarter back.
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October
He needed some spare ribs.
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November
Because it had the drumsticks.
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December
They really brighten my spirits — and my electric bill.