(4) K-3 Illustrated by Normand Chartier. Anthony goes berry-picking in hopes of finding a bucket of fruit to make jam--this summer without the help of his mother. When he can't find enough of any one fruit, his plans change. The text is too long and the watercolor paintings are more atmospheric than illustrative, but it's a good tale of independence and determination.

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Mary Beth Owens. Rosebud, a nightgown, considers Red Flannel, a pair of long johns who adores her, a "coarse fellow." After they get stranded on a clothesline together in a snowstorm, Red Flannel demonstrates chivalry, and Rosebud learns to treat him "as if he were her equal." The watercolor illustrations are careful and detailed, but the tale has little, if any, child appeal.

Reviewer: Nell Beram