Standardized testing has hit Miss Malarkey’s class. And in spite of being assured that “The Test,” the IPTU (the Instructional Performance Through Understanding test), isn’t important, the kids can see that the teachers, the principal, and even their parents are acting more than a little weird. By exaggerating the seriousness of testing Finchler creates a hilarious story. Amusing illustrations and funny speech balloons add to the entertainment. Use as a read-aloud in the midst of test preparations to break up tension for both you and students!