"Stuff" is a fun story about a character who likes to collect and maintain an abundance of "stuff." The illustrations are what make this book so enjoyable to read. The illustrator uses a variety of colors to show the clutter and stuff collected by Edward. The illustrations are a great visual that give the reader an example of just how much "stuff" Edward has. The author uses a lot dialogue between the characters throughout the book which also makes this book a little bit more relevant. For example, one of Edward's friends has a conversation with Edward. "Anthony said, 'Edward...you've got too much stuff.' 'How can anyone have too much stuff?' answered Edward." There is consistent dialogue throughout the story which makes the reader feel involved. The big idea of this book is the importance of friendship. ( )

I kept thinking of George Carlin as I read this story. As Thoreau wrote: "Simplify! Simplify!" Edward eventually realizes the wisdom of those words. ( )