The Essential Calvin and Hobbes – Bill Watterson

M introduced me to these lovable 4-frame cartoons back when we were a-courting, and our little girl’s favourite toy is a tiger that we have named Hobbes, so I was delighted when she picked this collection up dirt cheap.

The central conceit of a toy that is alive only in the mind of the hyper-imaginative boy is a brilliant one, and Watterson (who is not a father) seems to have real insight into children and their parents.

Incidentally, I don’t think C&H are very well-known in the UK. If you’re baffled, then look here.