(4) K-3 Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler. Two kids share the same name and a great friendship. When the girl moves to Kenya, however, the boy doesn't know how to get in touch with her (he doesn't see her address on the back of a note). Why she can't write to him is never addressed; still, this is an engaging story of a special relationship. The amusingly detailed illustrations eschew sentimentality.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Simon James. A baby who aspires to be a writer catalogs impressions of his/her older sister ("Note to myself: Imitate that girl") and of him/herself ("I do nothing except spit up. I must focus. Focus!"). The winking text and witty loose-lined illustrations are a hoot, but the humor will appeal more to adults than older siblings.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) 4-6 Termites, rotten fish, and opossum stew are just a few of the odd items gobbled down at different points in history, according to this chaotic yet entertainingly informative compendium of international food lore. The crazed-looking cartoon illustrations help all the random snippets fit together reasonably well, with the exception of the author's gratuitous food-related poems, which are printed in small, hard-to-read type. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.