Ben’s mother is painting the living room with nice, smooth, even strokes. Painting’s hard work, so she settles down for a short nap. While she sleeps, Ben decides to finish the job. Nice, smooth, even strokes are boring, though, and Ben has a bright idea for livening up the job — and the walls! But when the ladder somehow tips over, and the good china somehow gets broken, all Ben can do when his mom demands, “Who did this?” is point to his dog, Booboo — a fib that has unexpected repercussions. Whimsical, color-drenched illustrations complement this fast-paced, funny story.