One Sentence Summary
Jill Twiss’ Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents: A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo (HBO) is a comical children’s story about a kind-hearted gay bunny living in a world of homophobic bullies.
Book Genre
Children’s Fiction
Main Topic of the Book
The main topic of the book is Marlon Bundo, a small bunny living in a world of homophobic bullies. In this book, children learn to always be kind, no matter what other people think or say.
Key Ideas
- Love conquers all – the story emphasizes that, no matter what, love will prevail.
- Kindness – Marlon Bundo is an example of practicing kindness, even in the face of bullies.
- Leadership – Marlon Bundo is a leader, showing others that it is possible to lead with courage.
- Diversity – the story encourages children to accept differences and to be open-minded.
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary
- Introduction: Marlon Bundo is a small bunny who lives with his family in a world where homophobic bullies are everywhere. He learns to stay kind, no matter what.
- Part 1: Marlon has a typical day full of fun with his family and furry friends. Along the way he teaches them the importance of being kind and being different.
- Part 2: Marlon and his friends face the bullies, but with kindness and courage come victory. Marlon is proud of his courage and stands up for what he believes in.
- Conclusion: In the end, Marlon and his friends show that love is stronger than hate. With a strong leader and a supportive group of friends, Marlon’s message of love and kindness prevails.
Key Takeaways
- Love is stronger than hate.
- Lead with kindness and courage.
- Diversity should be celebrated, not shunned.
- Be proud of who you are and stand up for what you believe in.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Jill Twiss is a writer and Emmy-nominated producer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. She was also a writer for the web series Queer Kid Stuff and the podcast The Fingerguns Podcast. Prior to working in television, she had a successful career in children’s theatre.
Target Audience
This book is intended for younger children aged 4 to 8 years old. It is a great way to introduce children to the importance of kindness and inclusivity.
Publisher and First Publication Date
The book was published by Chronicle Books in March 2018.