(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Johanna Wright. Clover Twig, housekeeper to a witch, and her friend Wilf set out to find Clover’s toddler brother, spotted entering the nightmarish Perilous Path. This sequel (Clover Twig and the Magical Cottage) is as lighthearted as its predecessor. The colorful cast of characters competes with a clever if somewhat uneven plot for attention, but fans will enjoy reading about Clover’s further adventures.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Johanna Wright. In this lighthearted fantasy, witch sisters Mrs. Eckles and Mesmeranza have a long-standing feud over property rights. Mesmeranza appears invincible, but Mrs. Eckles has two secret weapons--Neville, an extremely nasty cat; and our hero, Clover, a sensible and tidy ten-year-old cook and cleaning lady. A rambunctious plot, lashings of corny and delightful wordplay, and an original supporting cast contribute to the fun.

Reviewer: Sarah Ellis | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2009

(3) PS Illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain. Gloria the cat's arrival causes canine Calvin to endure paroxysms of resentment, anxiety, and gloom as his walks are forgotten and his food bowl co-opted. Strategically placed bold typeface accentuates Calvin's indignant, tragicomic tone. The illustrations--clean pencil drawings with digital color and texturing in a cheerful but restrained palette--capture Calvin's spiraling emotions. A twist ending promises mischief in Calvin's future.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross

(2) 4-6 The oddly assorted group from The Silver Spoon of Solomon Snow enjoys another farcical adventure. Prudence's dad is about to be deported; wicked Dr. Calamari tries to purloin a ruby; and self-absorbed "Prodigy" Rosabella is the link between them. The fun is amplified by what the characters don't know. Unresolved questions (like Solly's parents' identities) may set off a third comic escapade.

Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2007

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Anna Currey. In Mother's Day, young Sophie Rabbit works hard to create the perfect card for her mother, only to discover it vandalized. In Charge, Sophie's mother gives her the near-impossible task of minding her recalcitrant little brother at her school's summer fair. Both stories are compelling, compassionate, and economically told. The line and watercolor illustrations in muted hues suit the sweet-natured stories. Review covers these titles: Sophie and the Mother's Day Card and {cf2]Sophie in Charge.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Anna Currey. In Mother's Day, young Sophie Rabbit works hard to create the perfect card for her mother, only to discover it vandalized. In Charge, Sophie's mother gives her the near-impossible task of minding her recalcitrant little brother at her school's summer fair. Both stories are compelling, compassionate, and economically told. The line and watercolor illustrations in muted hues suit the sweet-natured stories. Review covers these titles: Sophie and the Mother's Day Card and {cf2]Sophie in Charge.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) PS Illustrated by Chris Fisher. Papa Bear and Mama Bear take Baby Bear to a chair emporium, where he finds the Robin Hood chair too scratchy, the pirate chair too scary, etc. Disappointed, he returns home to find a (too conveniently timed) package from Goldilocks containing a chair that's "just right." Fisher presents an impressive range of boldly colored chairs in this mildly clever follow-up story to Goldilocks.

Reviewer: Nell Beram