This is a fun book about imagination, siblings and their rank in the family, as well as making the best of a situation. Fun illustrations accompany the text about Harry and Clare and how they spend their spring break.

Harry and Clare are stuck at home for their vacation. Not only are they not going anywhere, but it is raining. Not a problem for these two imaginative children. The living room becomes Mars, the diving board at the pool becomes a pirate's plank and the local playground becomes the ocean where the man-eating octopus lives. the problem is that Clare, being older, thinks she is in charge. She decides what they are going to play, how they are going to do it as well as tricking Harry out of all his snacks. Harry, being a bright young man, comes up with an idea to turn the tables on Clare. This would be a great book to read to students just before spring and winter break. Parents could read it as well if their children are complaining about nothing to do and that they are bored. A fun read.

"Harry and Clare’s Amazing Staycation" will show children that they don’t have to be "plugged in” in order to have a good time! I loved the main characters’ imaginations and adventures!