The Hole Book

A careless moment with a supposedly unloaded gun sends a bullet on an astonishing journey through the neighborhood. It smashes a clock, bursts a boiler, cuts a swing rope, punctures an automobile, and keeps traveling with comic determination.

In lively rhyming verse, each stop creates a fresh surprise: a painting changes expression, fish splash into an old woman’s lap, mice escape from a pet shop, pears tumble into a waiting boy’s hands, and a silk hat goes sailing. The bullet’s path brings together an ever-growing cast of startled residents, animals, musicians, and passersby.

Playful, fast-moving, and packed with visual mishaps, this story is designed for listeners who enjoy nonsense, wordplay, and escalating chaos. Each new “hole” opens the door to another amusing scene, making the book a cheerful choice for a shared read-aloud or anyone who appreciates a wonderfully absurd chain reaction.