What would you do if you woke up one morning and discovered that you had grown antlers?  If the thought has never even crossed your mind, then you should read Imogene’s Antlers, written and illustrated by David Small (Random House, 1985).

When Imogene wakes up on Thursday to find antlers on her head, it creates a few problems.  Getting dressed is tricky.  Getting out the door is  trickier.

Imogene’s mother is so shocked she faints clean away.  The doctor can find nothing wrong.  The principal has no suggestions.

But Imogene doesn’t seem to mind.  Antlers make great towel racks, lovely perches for birds, and the perfect candelbra when Imogene practices the piano.

Besides, Imogene wakes Friday morning to find the antlers gone.  Voilà, problem solved!    

Or is it?