What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

Trying desperately to find information about a book I had as a kid.
It was a large book, about 8 x 11 if I recall. It contained about a dozen short stories, all on two page spreads. The focus was mainly on the black and white illustrations, which filled the pages.

A few of the stories/illustrations I remember:

One about a grandmother who loved to run. Illustration was of her competing in a race in running clothes.

Another was about a mountain man. Illustration was of the man.
One about a boy who was sick and thought he had a bug in his throat. Drawing was a view down his throat showing the bug.

Last one I can remember was an elaborate drawing of a bunch of water pipes showing where something when when you flushed the toilet.

Please help! It's driving me crazy.

Cnix435, what did these two-page stories have in common? For example: taught lessons to kids, funny or silly stories, people living in a mountainous region, etc.?

Can you describe the black-and-white illustrations: realistic/cartoony/cute, simple/detailed, painted watercolors/bold graphics, etc.?

I think the intent of each story was to teach children about aspects of adult life, but I recall them is just being very peculiar.

For example, I believe the purpose of the story about the boy with a bug down his throat was a bit of a satire about a child who was making excuses about using inappropriate language.

I wish I could think of more examples, but I can only recall bits and pieces.

As far as the art, I remember it being almost Shel Silverstien in nature, but perhaps a little darker in tone.

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