The busy page layout and small handwriting made this a tough read for me, though maybe my age is a factor in that. I liked how the book covered alternative learning styles and the fact that the parents were very human and had fears, but I thought the story lacked continuity (or maybe the format just made me feel that way?). Good for upper elementary/early middle school. Also, if you know the song Doodlebugs by Laurie Berkner, it'll be stuck in your head.