(3) PS Illustrated by Anita Lobel. Lavishly patterned paintings show four girls spending a rainy day playing dress-up in magnificent flower and animal costumes, while the text, in an oversized typeface, talks of "flower-counting with the butterflies," "lunch with the ladybugs," and other activities. Readers will wish for indulgent costume-designer parents such as the ones depicted, who just happen to have fantastic fodder for make-believe lying around the house.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

(3) PS Simple text in large, clear type captions color photographs of an adorable polar bear cub rousing its mother for a bit of pre-lunch play. The basic but engaging narrative teaches concepts--in/out, head/tail, follow/lead--as it entertains.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

(3) PS Photographs of two lion cubs portray their playful antics, and a simple text puts their play in human terms as they call on their parents to watch their games of tag, tickle, and peek-a-boo. The slightly grainy photos show off the lion family, and young children will identify with the energetic cubs.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.