This 25th anniversary edition of an award winning children's book will win over yet another generation of children and parents with its perennial subject, its tongue in cheek humor and in your face bug-eyed illustrations. Walter, like most kids, can't resist jumping on his bed although his father has warned him against it. Walter lives in an apartment on the top floor, no less, so as Walter jumps higher and higher-you guessed it-Walter and his bed not only fall but go through the floor into Miss Hattie's spaghetti and meatballs, on down into Mr. Matty's aquarium, Aunt Batty's stamp collection, Patty and Natty's block creations, Mr. Hanratty's and together, they all fall into Maestro Ferlingatti's string quartet. Just then Walter opens his eyes. Readers can find out what happens as they peruse the scene stealing illustrations complete with appearances from the original edition of the book. The suspense building text and outrageous illustrations combine to create a winner, again. Reviewer: Meredith Kiger, Ph.D. - from Amzon