(3) K-3 Illustrated by Ben Mantle. William dreams of being a famous chef in his fairy-tale realm. After several failed attempts, he finds a box of raw materials and, misunderstanding their purpose, cooks up story elements to humorous effect (e.g., Cinderella's pumpkin becomes "Pumpkin Pie with Cream and Candied Pecans"). It's a delicious twist on well-known tales, stuffed with cooking vocabulary and dynamic illustrations and topped off with happily-ever-afters for everyone.

Reviewer: Janet Daniels

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Ben Mantle. Patterned after "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," these whimsical verses describe a dragon who--not satisfied with the knight--gulps down everything from the squire to the castle moat before having second thoughts. "Maybe I've been a tad impolite. / Perchance I should only have swallowed the knight." Jaunty illustrations complement the absurdity of the rhyme.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert