(4) 4-6 Dessert Diaries series. Illustrated by Lilly Lazuli. The owner of the new (magical) neighborhood bakery, Daisy's Desserts, has unusual empathy for her customers--especially sixth graders Emme, a peacemaker to feuding friends and to her clashing parents; and shy and insecure Gabi, whom Daisy helps bring out of her shell. It's all rather precious, but each girl's story--and Daisy's wise influence--will reassure tweens. Blog entries, recipes, discussion questions included. Review covers the following Dessert Diaries titles: For Emme, Baked with Love and Gabi and the Great Big Bakeover.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) 4-6 Dessert Diaries series. Illustrated by Lilly Lazuli. The owner of the new (magical) neighborhood bakery, Daisy's Desserts, has unusual empathy for her customers--especially sixth graders Emme, a peacemaker to feuding friends and to her clashing parents; and shy and insecure Gabi, whom Daisy helps bring out of her shell. It's all rather precious, but each girl's story--and Daisy's wise influence--will reassure tweens. Blog entries, recipes, discussion questions included. Review covers the following Dessert Diaries titles: For Emme, Baked with Love and Gabi and the Great Big Bakeover.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 This jam-packed book includes everything a girl could want to know, from "How to: Do a Perfect Cartwheel" to "How to: Tear a Book in Half." The volume works hard to represent the balance of being a "kickin', kung-fu mama and a pretty princess all at the same time." Varied fonts and bold graphics in hot pink and black frame the information. Websites. Bib.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan