Here's why:
* Children's: The book is written for a younger audience with simple language and relatable characters.
* Fantasy: The book presents a world with fantastical situations and impossible scenarios, like a school with 30 stories and a principal who is perpetually on the wrong floor.
* Humor: The book is full of silly jokes, puns, and exaggerated situations that are meant to entertain children.
* Absurdity: The book features nonsensical and illogical events that challenge the reader's expectations and create humorous situations.
* Satire: While aimed at children, the book can also be seen as satirizing the sometimes ridiculous nature of schools and education.
While it's primarily a children's book, "Wayside School is Falling Down" has elements that can appeal to readers of all ages.