The top-of-the-class, extra special 20th book from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon.

A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story!

It’s TIDY UP Saturday, but Tom is VERY busy relaxing and not helping out much.

Until he spots the art box of his dreams in a shop window and everything changes. He’s suddenly focused on earning extra pocket money and helping with

EVERYTHING.

But nothing quite goes to plan. Washing and shrinking Delia’s clothes isn’t a good start. And the hours spent carefully cleaning cars with Derek are ruined overnight when a storm hits Oakfield Town, causing even MORE chaos.

At this rate it’s going to take a MILLION years for Tom to get the art box of his dreams…

or will it?

Tom reluctantly enters the world of “helping out” when he spies the art box of his dreams in a shop window. It begins with “Tidy-Up Saturday”, a day when Tom should be turning his hand to chores, but his preferred activity is relaxing and avoiding work. Then suddenly he’s on a mission: raise pocket money, sign up for every household task, and earn enough to buy that coveted art box.

However, nothing goes smoothly. Tom’s attempt to assist with Delia’s laundry results in a shrinking disaster. His car-washing venture with Derek is derailed when a sudden storm wreaks havoc in Oakfield Town. Through the chaos, Tom’s signature doodles, humour and diary-style observations shine: he doesn’t always succeed in being the perfect helper, but his determination, mischief and creativity carry the tale. With vibrant illustrations, funny fonts and playful page-design, this is a feel-good, laugh-out-loud story that will delight longtime fans and help engage reluctant readers.