THE PERFECT SPOT

Awards & Accolades Likes 24 Our Verdict GET IT New York Times Bestseller by Jimmy Fallon ; illustrated by Miguel Ordóñez ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 13, 2025 A tale of intergenerational bonding to be shared by grandparents and grandchildren. Awards & Accolades Likes 24 Our Verdict GET IT New York Times Bestseller In talk-show host Fallon and illustrator Ordóñez’s latest picture-book collaboration, an elderly pooch waxes rhapsodic about a life well lived. Observing Papa sitting in his chair watching TV all day, a young pup says, “I’m starting to think…you don’t do ANYTHING.” So Papa proceeds to list his accomplishments, both big and small, mundane and profound. Some are just a result of being older and physically bigger (being tall enough to reach a high shelf and strong enough to open jars); others include winning a race and performing in a band when he was younger. Eventually, the pup realizes that while Papa may have slowed down in his old age, he’s led a full life. The most satisfying thing about Papa’s life now? Watching his grandchild take center stage: “I can say lots of thoughts / but I choose to be quiet. / I’d rather you discover things and then try it.” Fallon’s straightf...