In this whimsical children's book, a young boy named George concocts an extraordinary medicine to cure his cranky grandmother's unpleasant demeanor. Left alone with her while his parents are out, George decides to mix various household items to create a potion with unexpected effects. The resulting medicine leads to a series of fantastical and bizarre consequences, ultimately teaching George the power of creativity and the unpredictability of magic, while also humorously cautioning against the dangers of tampering with things one does not fully understand.

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