A LONG HARD DAY ON THE RANCH Audrey Nelson Windsor (Ont.), Black Moss Press, 1989. 22pp, paper, $4.95, ISBN 0-88753-184-9 Distributed by Firefly Books Kindergarten to Grade 2/Ages 5 to 7 Reviewed by Jane M. Smith. Volume 17 Number 4 1989 July A Long Hard Day on the Ranch is Audrey Nelson's third children's book. She writes about a little boy with a very playful imagination who visits his Uncle Bert's farm. In a letter home to his dad he spins a tall tale of how he has been such a great help to his uncle-hauling bandits off to jail, heading off a cattle stampede, cooking up tasty "vittles" for the ranch hands, scaring off a mountain lion, operating on Aunt Lois' toe, etc. Audrey Nelson's colourful and humorous illustrations capture the excitement, fun and adventure of the small boy's visit. Her fast-paced narrative bubbles with lively "wild west" lingo. Young children will love this warm and wonderful story. Jane M. Smith, Calico Public School, North York, Ont.