(3) K-3 Illustrated by Paul Hess. When a "grisly, ghastly goblin" comes to call, his boy host asks questions such as "Why have you got such knobbly knees?" The highly stylized illustrations make effective use of dramatic and varied perspectives. Children will respond to the rhythmic call-and-response text, the repetitions of "Hungry! Hungry! Hungry!" and the delightfully gruesome guest looking for supper.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Paul Hess. When Phoebe, keeper of the royal birds, is sent to capture the rare River Flute, she catches the bird but then releases it so it's free to return. Likewise, when she returns empty-handed, the kind prince, though he loves Phoebe, gives her the same choice. The modern-minded fairy tale operates on obvious themes of captivity and freedom but enchants nonetheless, as do the supple lines of the delicate watercolors.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Paul Hess. When Peggoty the pig overhears some lambs saying she's bald and ugly, she is devastated. She makes a wig out of straw, but this only makes the lambs laugh more. It's not until Peggoty sees a human admiring her bald infant that she's finally mollified. The bright, full-page illustrations of the farmyard animals are appealing, although the motivation for Peggoty's distress isn't fully convincing.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley