Laundry Day

Laundry Day

“I’m bored,” said Tic. “Me too,” said Tac. What do two bored badgers do when they’ve done everything, including driving their mother around the bend? Laundry, of course. What could possibly go wrong? In this spirited picture book, Tic and Tac, two adorable badgers, get a little carried away while helping their mom out with the laundry. A Neal Porter Book PreS-Gr 1—A wonderfully entertaining, amusing, and beautifully illustrated story, this book is sure to delight a wide audience. Tic and Tac, two rambunctious badgers, are bored. They have done everything there is to do in the world, it seems. Mama Badger suggests that they try hanging up laundry with her. Once they try it, they realize that they love it! So Mama leaves them to finish the chore while she runs out to the store, and then the real fun begins. Tic and Tac decide that laundry is not the only thing that they can hang: Why not books, apple cores, the mailbox, or a yo-yo? Anything can be hung, and the boys exuberantly run around doing so until they have created a huge maze of objects hanging from the line. "They pilfered the pots. They pirated pillows. They looted lampshades and even took the toaster!" The fun stops when Mama comes home and sees the mess, and Tic and Tac quickly learn that they, too, can be hung out to dry. Gorgeous, detailed watercolor illustrations highlight each page and truly bring this tale to life. VERDICT A must-buy for any library, this simple but joyful book will be a hit whether read one-on-one or shared with a group.—Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh "A must-buy for any library, this simple but joyful book will be a hit whether read one-on-one or shared with a group."―School Library Journal, starred review "Bagley, who dealt with more somber themes in Boats for Papa and Before I Leave , uses her tidy, detailed rendering style to great comic effect."―Publishers Weekly, starred review "Cleverly plotted and skillfully crafted, this humorous story manages to convey both adult and child perspectives. A good choice for one-on-one sharing; make sure to allow time to savor the illustrative details."―Booklist "This tale of badger mischief is excellent both as a read-aloud and as a book for beginning readers."―Kirkus Reviews "Injecting a touch of the ridiculous into the mundane, this story shows how even the most tedious of chores has the potential to turn a child’s day around."―Horn Book Jessixa Bagley is an author and illustrator originally from Portland, Oregon. She spent many days in her childhood combing the Oregon Coast for the perfect sand dollar. Now, she lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband and son in a castle in the sky. Her books include Boats for Papa and Before I Leave .