C.M. Bove 
Sebastian’s Secret Excuses to Avoid Cleaning His Room 
(Do Not Let Adults Read This Book!!!)

Its tough being a kid. Having to wake up early and go to school five days a week. You also have extra-curricular activities, homework, chores. The pressures are too demanding. Sebastian has found a way to make his life a bit easier so he can continue enjoying being a kid without having to clean his bedroom.

Sebastian has the answers to get out of the task of cleaning your bedroom. Are you unexpectedly asked to clean your room on a non-cleaning day? Sebastian can help you with this problem. Maybe there is a new episode on your favorite television program and you will miss it if you have to clean your room. No problem. Sebastian can give you an excuse so you will not miss your show. You want to play with your friends on the same day you are required to clean your bedroom. Sebastian has the answers but be cautious to not let your parents find this book.

About the author

I grew up in New Jersey in a middle class family, as the fifth child in a family of seven. I received an associates degree in Liberal Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University. I went on to marry and have two sons and eventually divorced. I currently operate a pizza restaurant. This book is based upon my experiences with my ten year old son.

The artist of this book is my brother, Greg, and the sixth child in our family of seven. Greg is married with two young children ages six and two. Greg has had some cartooning experience since the age of nine and his cartoons were published in the local newspaper.