the glow of the television
while the beavers whipped
up snacks.
Can I have more ice in my
drink? asked the mother bear.
Of course! said the beaver.
Nothing like a frosty cold drink,
said the bear."
So, do you know what has been going on at your house while you've been on vacation? If you are unlucky enough to live near the woods where a motley crew of animals are also in need of a life change, you might be in for a big surprise when you return.
As a human family departs their house in search of summer adventure, the bears lead a parade of forest animals inside to partake of all of the amenities of 'the indoors'. They have become tired of outdoor living and want to enjoy the many benefits of the life that nearby humans lead. They have good reasons - a roof, television entertainment, a kitchen where they can cook meals and enjoy ice cream, exercise equipment, electricity, karaoke, tools - even comfy beds and indoor plumbing. What more could they possibly want?
You've heard of too much of a good thing? It isn't long until problems arise and the squabbling begins. Someone drinks all the coffee; the teenagers take an inordinate amount of time in the bathroom; someone licks the butter. You can see it all now. It doesn't take much time before they are longing to be back outside.
"I miss the peace and quiet,"
said a deer.
"The great indoors is too much work,"
said a beaver.
"I miss peeing behind a tree,"
said a little skunk."
Never having lived indoors, the animals have no idea about leaving the place the way it was found. Yikes! The returning vacationers are in for a rude awakening.
Readers will enjoy the imaginative silliness of the book's premise. The goofy scenarios are well-matched with cartoon like illustrations. Teeming with action and full of expression, they will appeal to the intended audience. Chaos ensues in detailed images; and there is a promise for a return visit when the family takes their next summer vacation.
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