One Day There Was Nothing to Do - Tapa blanda

This is a breezy, exuberant tale that will delight the pre-school crowd and readers alike.

"One day there was nothing to do, so we went to tell Ma."
"I guess you'll have to think of something," she said.

And they do. They cope with wild pigs under the beds, a snapping turtle in the hall, and a furry, nibbling mouse that eats all their snacks, so Ma has to provide more.

Jill Creighton grew up in a very verbal, silly family, and loves words and changing normal events in funny ways. Building of all kinds interests her, whether with blocks or fabric or words. She lives in the country with her husband and two children, who give her ideas and encouragement.

Ruth Ohi is the illustrator of more than 40 books for children. Her delightful illustrations are familiar to families all over North America. She lives in Toronto.