STARRED REVIEW! "Zany and inventive, the artwork amplifies the story's humor. A great storyhour choice for April Fool's Day or just about any other day."--Booklist starred review



Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2005

Booklist Editors' Choice 2004

2007-2008 Volunteer State Master List

Winner, 2006-2007 Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award



It's a spring morning on the farm. Grandma is happy the grandkis are visiting--they've picked just the right day!--and Grandpa is fixing breakfast. Suddenly his grandson reports that the cows have got loose! He thinks Big Brown Bessie just stepped on a goose! "Good gracious," Grandpa says as he pours himself a glass of milk. When his granddaughter shouts the chickens are out, Grandpa cooks up some eggs. Pigs broke the gate" Grandpa fries bacon. Why is Grandpa so cool? Because he knows the kids are trying to play an April Fool's trick!