Author Description

Get ready for a year's worth of laughs with John McPherson's quirky characters who always find themselves in awkward but hilarious situations. The Close to Home 2026 Day-to-Day Calendar features some of the greatest and most iconic comics from longtime cartoonist John McPherson. Whether it's the man who travels only in a pair of Speedos to avoid time spent at airport security, a group of young cats who do power shots of mice when they're in the mood to party, or the safety-conscious mom who makes her kids wear parachutes when they visit the Grand Canyon—this calendar will provide a daily dose of humor throughout the year. Features include: 4.6" x 4.6" page size No single-use plastic Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink Tear-off pages Day/Date reference on each page Combined weekend pages Official major world holidays and observations A full-color comic on each page Includes Daily Extra! Bonus content on the back of each day's page