Ohno and the Really, Really Bad Idea

Ohno and the Really, Really Bad Idea is a fun, heartwarming Yonder Creek Adventure about friendship, courage, and learning when that little worried feeling is worth listening to.When Ohno the Opossum and his friends discover a giant old wooden ramp, it looks like the beginning of an amazing adventure. There’s even an old cart nearby that seems just right for the ride!Ready is ready. Moxie thinks they don’t have to go all the way. Figure figures they can test it first. Even Pal starts wondering if one tiny ride might be okay.Everyone is getting excited.Everyone except Ohno.Something in his tummy keeps saying, 'Oh no...'This time, Ohno doesn’t wait for something bad to happen. He speaks up.When the friends stop and take another look, they begin noticing things they missed before-a cracked board, a loose nail, a wobbly railing, and a very important KEEP OUT sign. Maybe Ohno isn’t just worrying after all.And when an old board suddenly CREAAAAKS and the cart moves on its own, everybody realizes that their really, really fun idea was actually a really, really bad idea!But leaving the dangerous ramp behind doesn’t mean the fun has to end. The five friends discover a safer grassy hill, some enormous fallen leaves, and a brand-new way to have an adventure filled with WHOOSHES, WHEEEES, laughter, and one runaway shoe!Through Ohno’s latest adventure, young readers discover that worry isn’t always something to ignore. Sometimes that uncomfortable feeling is telling us to stop, look around, ask questions, and PAY ATTENTION. Children are also reminded that speaking up can be an act of bravery-even when everyone else wants to keep going.Featuring Ohno, Pal, Ready, Figure, and Moxie, Ohno and the Really, Really Bad Idea combines an engaging story with humor, friendship, colorful adventures, and an age-appropriate lesson about trusting your instincts and making safer choices.Young readers can also enjoy a Can You Find It? activity, follow the friends’ route on the Yonder Creek Adventure Map, and say goodbye to their favorite friends before the next adventure begins.Big feelings. Good friends. Great adventures.Welcome back to Yonder Creek-where even a really, really bad idea can lead to a really, really good lesson.