Ohno and the Really, Really Bad Idea: A Yonder Creek Adventure
Ohno and the Really, Really Bad Idea
Sometimes the bravest thing a child can do is speak up
Welcome to Yonder Creek, where five lovable animal friends are about to discover that something exciting isn't always something safe.
When Ohno the Opossum and his friends find a giant wooden ramp along an old trail, they can hardly believe their luck. There's even a cart nearby Ready can't wait to try it. Moxie thinks one little ride couldn't hurt. Figure suggests testing it first. Even steady Pal starts to wonder.
Everyone is talking themselves into the adventure. Everyone except Ohno.
Something in his tummy keeps whispering, "Oh no..."
This time, Ohno speaks up BEFORE something goes wrong. When his friends stop and look again, they notice a cracked board, a loose nail, a wobbly railing, and a KEEP OUT sign. Then a sudden CREAAAAK makes everyone realize just how close they came to a really, really bad idea
But the day isn't ruined. With a safe grassy hill, giant fallen leaves, and a little imagination, the friends find a new way to laugh, play, and have an unforgettable adventure.
A BIG LESSON FOR LITTLE READERS
Created for ages 3-5, this colorful picture book uses gentle humor and relatable characters to explore listening to worried feelings, noticing danger, making safer choices, and finding the courage to speak up. Children learn that changing your mind is okay, good friends listen, and fun doesn't have to mean taking risks.
A THOUGHTFUL GIFT FOR EVERY LITTLE ADVENTURER
Looking for a birthday present, Christmas gift, Easter basket surprise, preschool graduation gift, or a new bedtime favorite? Ohno and the Really, Really Bad Idea combines an entertaining story with a lesson families can talk about long after the last page.
Parents can use Ohno's adventure to open conversations about safety, peer pressure, and trusting your instincts. Grandparents will enjoy a warm, funny read-aloud to share with grandchildren. Preschool teachers, librarians, and caregivers can use the story to spark discussions about emotions, friendship, rules, and speaking up when something feels wrong.
MORE TO EXPLORE
After the story, children can hunt for hidden objects in the Can You Find It? activity, follow the adventure on a Yonder Creek map, and wave goodbye to all five friends. These playful extras invite children to look closely, remember details, and enjoy the book again and again.
MEET THE FRIENDS
Ohno is thoughtful. Pal is dependable. Ready loves action. Figure enjoys solving problems. Moxie isn't afraid to speak her mind. Their different strengths make them better together.
Part of Cheryl A. McKenzie's Yonder Creek picture-book series, this standalone adventure is ideal for story time at home, preschool read-alouds, and young animal lovers.
Big feelings. Good friends. Great adventures.
Sometimes the best adventure starts with knowing when to say, "Oh no "
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