This book was co-illustrated by Don and Audrey Wood. Audrey drew the pictures and Don colored them in.
S ometimes children catch bad words.
And so it was with young Elbert, who snatched one out of the air one day at an elegant garden party- and stuffed it into his pocket. Then, without warning, it sprang out, causing a dreadful uproar. At some point, all parents and teachers must deal with the issue of bad words. That's why I wrote this story. When the soprano sings, it climbs out and into his mouth - and after a neat series of slapstick mishaps concludes with a croquet mallet whacking Elbert's toe, he uses the word to horrendous effect.