Winkle and Nap dug and dug, and at last they found a bone. "I saw it first," said Nap, "that bone is mine." "I touched it first. It's mine," said Winkle.

Who would help them to decide? Not Mr. Haymaker, the farmer, for he was interested only in his cart. Not Mr. Tuftichin, the goat, for he was interested only in hay. Not Mr. Hairtrimmer, the apprentice barber, for he only wanted to practice with his scissors. But when Mr. Longshanks, a big mean dog, came along, then Nap and Winkle made up their minds in a hurry!

The Two Reds, Will and Nicolas' first picture book, was a runner-up for the Caldecott Award for the most distinguished picture book of 1950, and has been acclaimed by children and grownups alike. In Finders Keepers, the author and artist have again combined to make a distinguished book, with brilliant and humorous pictures and an original story that will keep children chuckling for a long time to come.

From the dust jacket