Children are often taught that the state exists to protect our lives, our freedom, and our property. Is it really possible that there are laws allowing some people to harm us and steal from us? Join Ethan and Emily Tuttle as they learn all about property, thieves, and theft. With the help of their neighbor Fred, they discover what they can do to stop the bad people in government. This lovingly illustrated children's story conveys the core messages of the essay 'The State' by the famous French economist Frédéric Bastiat.