Parenting Is Not Pretty!: A Close to Home Collection

This ongoing series collects John McPherson's Close to Home single-panel cartoons, all focused on the chaotic, hilarious reality of raising children. Published by Andrews McMeel since 2021, the book gathers the strip's sharpest jokes about parenting mishaps, from school drop-offs to family vacations. McPherson's signature blend of exaggerated domestic disasters and relatable frustration makes this a perfect pick for anyone who's ever survived a trip to the grocery store with a toddler.