Books Tell You Why, Inc.

Irving Weinman's Tailor's Dummy is a hilarious and poignant tale of an unlucky tailor who is forced to become a dummy for a masquerade ball. The tailor is ridiculed and humiliated by everyone he meets, but he manages to keep a brave face and enjoy the party even though he can't actually speak or move. The tailor's dummy is a clever and entertaining character, and his story is a delightful reminder that no matter how bad things may seem, there's always something to enjoy.; 8vo; $7.50.