August does not like surprises. Suzy loves to run and jump and do wild things, while August prefers to read and laze around, and to make beautiful things. August's imagination starts to run wild. He pictures the most horrible situations that Suzy might have in store for him. But then it all turns out very differently … And just when you think the story is over, Miriam Bos surprises you with one last twist. Miriam Bos draws and paints a colourful forest that you would love to wander around in. Every spread is like a poster, with colours that leap from the page. And one thing is clear: Suzy knows August better than he thinks.