Robert N Munsch

The story of a boy growing and maturing through the stages of childhood into adulthood, and the nurturing and enduring nature of a mother's love, and how that love crosses generations.

Whenever Jule Ann goes outside, a mud puddle finds her and her mother makes her take a bath. Then one day Jule Ann thinks of an ingenious solution.

When Megan's father asks her to feed the pigs, he also tells her to be careful not to leave the gate open.

When troublesome Tyya's frustrated father orders her to "stand still" after she causes mischief in the supermarket, a store employee mistakes her for a doll and places her on a shelf to be sold.

The story"...of a little boy who won't go to sleep at night and who drives his family crazy with his rowdiness...(It is) of tremendous appeal to kids and parents at the same stage".--Globe and Mail.