A life of nibbling grains and burrowing in straw is perfect for ordinary guinea pigs. Then again, it’s perfectly boring for guinea pigs as extraordinary as John Willy and Freddy McGee! So, of course, when their cage door is left open, these two daring friends take the chance to escape. Out into the world they go, afraid of nothing. That is, until they suddenly hear―while inside the tunnels of a pool table: TAP! wumba BONK! tap-tap wumba BONK! Off they go again―this time back to their cage, but not for long! The wonderful cut paper pictures of Caldecott Honor artist Holly Meade take young children on an adventure they will thoroughly enjoy. “A fine tale of two courageous creatures and their indelible spirit of discovery.” ― School Library Journal “John Willy and Freddy McGee are the Lewis and Clark of their breed, finding not only the will to venture out, but the sense to know when it’s time to go home…two personable adventurers, full of brio.” ― Kirkus Reviews “These two engaging guinea pigs live a perfect, yet boring, life until one day when they discover the door to their cage has been left open. Young readers are delighted with the sights and sounds of the guinea pigs’ adventures in the world.” ― The Reading Teacher Holly Meade is the illustrator of numerous children’s books, including the 1997 Caldecott Honor Book  Hush! A Thai Lullaby ; Inside, Inside, Inside ; and  Small Green Snake , which was an  American Bookseller Pick of the Lists. She lives in a small town in Maine. Used Book in Good Condition