James Daly, one of Alameda’s many writers, has co-penned a book laying out in words and colorful drawings what a day in the life of a kid will be in 2030

Alamedan James Daly co-authored this book.

. Let’s hope the eco-happy story comes true. But kids had better be careful on those magnetized skateboards. Hate to see skateboards stuck on walls of steel buildings. And the talking dog — well, it’ll finally be possible to really know what your puppy is pondering. (The book is available at Books Inc. on Park Street and at several online bookstores.)