(3) K-3 Illustrated by Eve Tharlet. Three previously published books--Hugs and Kisses; Don't Worry, Wags; and Wiggles--are here compiled. Each showcases the adventures of a different puppy: Hugs searches for affection, Wags is accidentally separated from her family, and Wiggles gets into mischief on the farm. Soft, appealing watercolors capture the antics of each puppy, along with those of its animal companions.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Eve Tharlet. Waking early, Wiggles the puppy wonders what the farmer's wife is doing and, while investigating, spills fresh milk, breaks some eggs, gets chased by honeybees, and then falls into the pond. Although the story is fairly pointless, the soft illustrations give it a cozy feeling.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) K-3 Translated by J. Alison James. Illustrated by Eve Tharlet. Wags, a puppy who worries about everything, is especially terrified when she gets separated from her family at the farmer's market. Friendly animals try to help, but Wags is sure she'll never see her family again. Readers will enjoy the amusing twist that reunites the puppy with her parents. Her fears and joy are heightened in the soft, appealing watercolors.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) PS Translated by J. Alison James. Illustrated by Eve Tharlet. Determined to find something out, Hugs the puppy asks various animals to give him a kiss. He discovers that a duck's kiss is hard but refreshing, a pig's is muddy but tender, and a butterfly's is tickly but wonderful. When he gets home, however, he realizes his mother's kiss is the best of all. Soft, blurred watercolors give Hugs added personality in this somewhat sentimental but sweet story.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley