(4) K-3 Illustrated by Catherine Walters. In this fable about greed, baby monkey Simia grabs everything bright and appealing in her jungle home, from a parrot's tail to the moon in the sky, with predictable consequences. Mother monkey helps her to see that "you don't have to own things to enjoy them." Although the mildly pedantic story goes on too long, the colorful, largely realistic illustrations are a good match for the jungle setting.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Frustrated that he's growing up too slowly, Browny, a young cub, believes he'll get bigger if he eats some honey but is told he's too small to reach any bee hives. Browny gains confidence when he discovers a hive in some tree roots and realizes that his small size is just right. Illustrated with soft watercolor pictures, the story is a bit obvious but will be reassuring to those children anxious to grow up fast.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.