(4) K-3 Illustrated by Brita Granström. In this second story starring Florence and her stuffed-animal monkey, Arnold, Florence keeps inventing reasons why she can't sleep: Arnold needs a lullaby, wants a story, etc. Lewis's narration strains for a child's voice ("I...yawn a yawn BIGGER than Arnold's tummy"), but young readers will root for her protagonist regardless. The joyfully jumble-filled scenes feature Florence's bedtime-delaying drawings.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Brita Granstrom. Banned from the cookie tin for a week after gobbling too many cookies, Florence dreams up a series of amusing but unsuccessful schemes to wangle a cookie from her mother. Finally Mom relents somewhat, and they make chocolate-covered bananas together. Large, animated illustrations give the determined Florence (and her mother) a distinctive presence. A recipe for the bananas is included.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert