Updated: Oct. 18, 2017
Originally Published: Oct. 5, 2017
You know the saying—never judge a book by its cover? Well, it seems like Grandma could use a refresher! Grandmas have a knack for creating some of the funniest moments in life, often without meaning to. Just think about it—how many laugh-out-loud family tales begin with a sweet old grandma? One family recently added a new chapter to that collection with a side-splitting mishap that’s sure to be retold at holiday gatherings for years to come.
Meet Sarah, a mom to a curious six-year-old and the daughter of the grandma in the spotlight. She took to Twitter to share a hilarious incident involving a book her mother bought for her daughter. Instead of a charming children’s story, Grandma accidentally picked up a book that is definitely not meant for kids, reminiscent of Go The F*ck To Sleep, but in a whole different league.
The book in question, If Animals Could Talk by Carla Butwin, is a comical picture book packed with adult humor and clever jokes that a six-year-old simply wouldn’t grasp. In fact, even Amazon warns that it’s “definitely not for all ages.” But Grandma, spotting an illustrated cover with cute animals, thought it looked perfect for her granddaughter. And honestly, who could blame her? To make matters even more amusing, Sarah pointed out that this book was prominently displayed in the children’s section of her local Barnes & Noble!
Clearly, Grandma and the bookstore staff didn’t flip through the pages before making a purchase.
One of the standout pages in the book has left everyone in stitches. Sarah’s husband even wondered if her mom had bought it “as a joke.” Nope! This little mix-up is completely innocent and quintessentially Grandma. And Twitter is loving every second of it.
We’d totally snag this audiobook if it were available!
The hilarious nature of Sarah’s tweet led many to rush to Amazon to see the book for themselves, all while learning the valuable lesson of not judging books by their covers (let’s hope the Barnes & Noble team learned it too, haha). Meanwhile, Sarah and her family have a classic story to share for ages, and the author of the book is enjoying newfound fame as it climbs the Amazon bestseller list. Win-win!
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In summary, Grandma’s innocent mistake not only gave everyone a good laugh but also sparked a lot of interest in a rather inappropriate book. The story serves as a reminder that sometimes, life’s funniest moments come from the most unexpected places, especially when it involves our beloved family members.