Idle summer days burst with adventure in The Days Are Just Packed, covering April 1991 to November 1992. Calvin dreams up fantastical machines, spars with Susie in mischievous pranks, and dives into chaotic Calvinball matches, while Hobbes offers warmth, wit, and sharp perspective. Camping trips, cardboard-box inventions, and philosophical musings highlight Watterson's imaginative storytelling and expressive artistry, bringing everyday childhood moments vividly to life.

From bike rides and snowmen to backyard explorations, ordinary experiences transform into extraordinary escapades. Black-and-white dailies and vibrant Sunday strips reveal Watterson's unmatched ability to mix humor, reflection, and a touch of chaos, capturing both the comedy and wonder of childhood. This treasury is a brilliant celebration of imagination and a must-have for readers of every age.

Highlights:

• Lazy day reflections and philosophical musings
• Epic Calvinball matches and inventive games
• Camping trips with Dad
• Friendship moments with Susie
• More creative cardboard-box inventions
• Spaceman Spiff adventures
• Elaborate snowmen and imaginative play
• Babysitter Rosalyn standoffs
• Everyday moments transformed into comic epics
• Both color and black and white strips