Stuck tightly to the underside of a wooden pier, a small barnacle is completely and utterly bored out of his mind. You experience the crushing monotony of his daily routine as the tide rolls in to make him wet, and then slowly rolls back out to dry him off again. Desperate for any kind of thrill, the frustrated barnacle enviously watches a brightly colored fish swim freely through the water, wishing he could have such an exciting life. This playful picture book perfectly captures the intense, dramatic feelings of childhood boredom with sharp humor and expressive illustrations. The simple, repetitive text highlights the dullness of the barnacle's world right up until a shocking, fast-paced twist arrives. You will quickly discover that sometimes having an ordinary, boring life is actually much safer than an exciting one.