(3) PS Illustrated by Don Wood. When the moon is full, no one at the Napping House can settle into bed. The child fidgets, the cat prowls, the dog plays, and "everyone is restless." The cumulative tale, a companion to The Napping House, calms down as Granny gives up trying to sleep and reads to the little boy. Don Wood's illustrations feature soothing blues and purples.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) K-3 The Birthday Queen is preparing for "your" party; she has birds deliver the invitations, takes over for the palace pastry chefs, etc. There are hints in the luminous art that this might not be a fairy tale after all (the party guests resemble modern-day kids), but readers won't guess the solid-gold twist: turns out the tireless queen is "your mother."

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(2) PS Wood presents a succession of double-page spreads showing various skies, from "blue sky" to "sunset sky" to "moon sky." In each spread, the words are incorporated into the pastel art: the letters of "rain sky" drip; those of "storm sky" resemble lightning. The progression through the day and the subplot of a boy and his toy monkey make for a satisfying journey.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2012

(3) PS Throughout the day, adorable pug Duffy takes a "before breakfast nap," a "mid-day nap," which runs into his "early afternoon nap," etc. But in between he has time for errands and playing with his loving humans. The simple story and charming pup's-eye-view illustrations, which include clocks showing the time passing, perfectly capture Duffy's doggy behavior and expressions.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) PS Illustrated by Don Wood. Three brief rhyming stories about a rambunctious pig feature preschooler-centric subject matter such as messy eating and costume changes for different activities: "When he wears his yellow coat, / Piggy Pie Po likes to boat." Exuberant acrylic paintings of Piggy in action set against lots of white space match the text's jaunty energy.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

(3) PS Translated by F. Isabel Campoy. Illustrated by Don Wood. This book is a lap-size bilingual board-book version of the story about ten little piggies cavorting atop a child's fingers. On most spreads, the English is on the left-hand page while the accurate Spanish translation is on the right (on the last two spreads, both are on the same page). The format makes it a great choice for sharing with children.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(3) K-3 A desperate pooch promises his mistress great things--"I'll sweep your floors. / I'll answer your phone"--if only she'll give him a bone. The large type and simple rhyming text will appeal to young readers who'll also enjoy finding the bone shapes on most pages. Wood created the cartoon illustrations with crayons on brown paper bags.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) PS "Silly Sally went to town, / walking backwards, upside down." In this rhyming story well-suited to a toddler audience, Sally meets various silly animals (pig, dog, loon, sheep) and one person, all of whom join her on her trip. The illustrations in this lap-size board book edition are almost as large as the original edition's.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) PS Illustrated by Don Wood. This "lap-sized board book" edition of the popular cumulative story retains the charm of the original (and improves on previous smaller-sized board book editions).

Reviewer: Roger Sutton

(4) PS Illustrated by Don Wood. Written in the same second-person style as the first book about the little Mouse, this companion has an updated look, featuring glossy pages and a brighter color palette. This offering is more daring--little Mouse shares his presents with the bear, who has none, even though it means risking a trip to his cave. The ending is unsatisfying (the mouse goes to bed before opening his gift from the bear), but this will be a story-hour hit.

Reviewer: Anne St. John

(4) 1-3 Illustrated by Robert Florczak. Cowboy Cully comes to help Evan and his widowed mother on the ranch every winter. After he's pitched from his horse, he's found by Evan, who nurses him back to health. Then, taking his cue from Cully's many tales of cowboy grit, Evan bravely asks him to stay and be part of the family. Realistic oil paintings heighten the feelings in this prairie tale, which, though heavily melodramatic, still tugs on the heartstrings.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) PS Illustrated by Don Wood. Reissued again in board book form, this edition of the popular cumulative rhyme retains the charm of the original. Though the wakeful flea may be hard to discern in this small version, the bouncing action that ensues is still quite apparent.

Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck

(4) PS Illustrated by Don Wood. Reissued again in board book form, this miniature version of the Woods' offbeat picture book features the same ten little pigs cavorting on a child's fingers. The text is brief enough for the small format; some of the details of the piggy fun are harder to see, as each pig is now only about one inch tall.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano

(3) K-3 Suspense builds on Willobee Street as Ma Brindle, against her better judgment, prepares her enormous Sweet Dream Pie, filled with every sugary thing imaginable. Expansive, slightly off-kilter paintings detail the unusual occurrences, from a chocolate whirlwind to frolicking dream creatures, that visit the neighborhood once it succumbs to pie frenzy.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.