(4) PS Illustrated by Susan Banta. Twelve animals native to Australia, six diurnal and six nocturnal, wake up and display a behavior particular to their species ("Wake up, fairy penguin, / Waddle from your nest..."). The illustrations feature overly cute animals and painted backgrounds that effectively reflect the changing light. The rhymes are singsongy and forced, but readers may glean some information; more descriptive and behavioral information is appended.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) PS Illustrated by Susan Banta. Mouse Bubble asks her mother how she will help new baby Squeak cope with fear of the dark, monsters in her room, and other nighttime concerns; astute readers should quickly realize that these are Bubble's own worries. Colorful, detailed acrylic illustrations depict the cozy home, featuring the mouse mama wisely following Bubble's suggestions, in this somewhat text-heavy but reassuring tale.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty