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

I am looking for a children's book where a little boy was accidentally drafted into the army (possibly after misbehaving). He is drowning in an oversized uniform. He tried to do the jobs assigned. At some point, an officer tells him that he cannot cry because that is not what soldier's do (or possibly that is what little boys do or possibly what babies do), and each higher level of rank tells him the same thing until they finally realize he is a little boy. He then returns home to behave admirably.

Jen, around what year did you read this book? A range of years is fine.

What is the story's time period and location?

Can you describe the illustrations - e.g., simple or detailed, realistic or cartoon-like, painted watercolors or bold graphics? Do they remind you of a similar illustrator or picture book author?

We figured it out....
it was the story of Munro in the book Feiffer's Children by Jules Feiffer.

Great. Glad you found your book, Jen. Here's the link - Feiffer's Children by Jules Feiffer.

Also pubbed as a stand alone, Munro, for anyone else who's searching.