Li'l Genius #13

In "Day of Rest," Li'l Genius convinces his father to take him to the zoo on his day off, leading to a series of mischievous adventures where the boy’s enthusiasm gets him into trouble with monkeys, seals, and even a lion. As the day unfolds, his antics test his dad’s patience, but also reveal a surprisingly fun side to what was supposed to be a quiet rest.

Li'l Genius and his father, Pop, embark on a simple errand that quickly spirals into a series of mishaps after Pop breaks a hand mirror, sparking his belief in seven years of bad luck. As each new accident unfolds—from a runaway swing to a mysterious locked gate—the duo tries to shake their misfortune, only to find themselves in increasingly absurd predicaments.

Li'l Genius discovers Ollie perched precariously inside the chimney, prompting a frantic call for help. After rescuing him, Li'l Genius delivers a humorous, exaggerated tale of his own childhood hardships—living on a farm, tending cows, and playing with kitchen chairs—before reassuring Ollie he’s lucky to have such caring parents.