Runaway Blanket

Nighttime is coming, and Mama says it’s time for bed. ＂I can’t,＂ the child explains. ＂My blanket ran away. I saw it scrambling down the stairs.＂

As each family member, from Auntie to the family dog, tries to get the toddler to go to bed, he tells them about the blanket’s journey. It’s packing up a bag, wriggling through the window and climbing over the garden gate! After leading a merry chase down the road, the blanket needs a rest. Maybe it’s finally ready for bed...for tonight, at least.

Nancy Deas grew up on a farm on Mayne Island, BC, wandering forests and beaches. She has a great love of travel and adventure. Nancy holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria and is the co-author of the Sueño Bay Adventures graphic novel series. She lives on Salt Spring Island, BC, with her family.

Mike Deas is an author and illustrator of books for kids and teens, including the graphic novel series Sueño Bay Adventures, the Tank & Fizz series and the Graphic Guide Adventure series. While he grew up with a love of illustrative storytelling, Capilano College’s commercial animation program helped Mike fine-tune his drawing skills and imagination. Mike and his family live on Salt Spring Island, BC