The subway commuters here look a little dated - very 80s in their appearance - but otherwise this one holds up quite well, especially with that hilarious ending, in which Jonathan convinces the computer man to switch the subway stop to the Mayor's office! Recommended to Munsch/Martchenko fans, and to anyone looking for picture-books with a somewhat oddball sense of humor. The matter-of-fact madness of the hi-jinks here contrasts nicely with Jonathan's civic-minded response, as he heads to City Hall for an answer. Originally published in 1981, this entertaining picture-book from Canadian author/illustrator team Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko has that surreal sense of humor I have come to associate with their work. Then he discovers who controls the computer, fetches him some jam, and gets the problem solved. Seeking answers at City Hall, Jonathan is told by the mayor that everything is controlled by the computer, and that there is nothing to be done.
At first Jonathan's mother doesn't believe him, but then she witnesses the phenomenon herself. But then a subway stop just opens up in his apartment wall, and chaos ensures.
When Jonathan's mother pops out to the shop for a can of noodles, she tells him not to make a mess.
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