This book was very different than any book I have ever read. Not in a bad way but... just different. It had kind of a Alice in wonderland feel mixed with a Cat in the Hat type of mischief. The illustrations really were pleasing to the eye and very life like. Ted in this story is the imaginary friend and looks like a big fat pink dog... I think. He almost comes off as scary but I guess looks can be deceiving. I found it odd that no mother was ever depicted in this book especially because the author dedicated it to his mother and father. Weird. overall it was a silly book but a light read and a fun one. The illustrations alone could keep you occupied for a good half hour. It was about halfway up my scale of coolness.