(3) PS Illustrated by Maxie Chambliss. As Baby James grows, his family delights in all the amazing things he can do, such as smiling, burping, and crawling. Big brother Brendan can do those things, too, and Mom, Dad, and Grandma praise him as well. This sweetly reassuring story about confirming one's place in the family is accompanied by cheerful watercolor illustrations.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) PS Illustrated by Maxie Chambliss. This is a clear, straightforward exploration of a topic that holds great interest for young children. With simple, age-appropriate illustrations, the book explains that babies begin as one tiny cell and grow inside the mommy's uterus, eventually coming out "a special opening in her body." The direct descriptions should answer many questions. A note to parents is appended.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(3) PS Illustrated by Maxie Chambliss. A simple text follows Carly through a busy day at daycare, from preparing to leave her house in the morning through going home at the end of the day. Carly misses her parents, but thinking about what they are doing throughout the day comforts her. Children will recognize their experiences and feelings in this cheerfully illustrated, upbeat text. Tips for parents are appended.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) PS Illustrated by Maxie Chambliss. In each of these toilet training books, a child quickly and successfully learns to use his or her potty with a minimum of fuss. The art and texts are cheerful and encouraging, though the stories are predictable and rather unrealistic in their presentation of the process (few parents will be able to designate "a few hours" a day to potty time as the note to parents suggests).

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) PS Illustrated by Maxie Chambliss. In each of these toilet training books, a child quickly and successfully learns to use his or her potty with a minimum of fuss. The art and texts are cheerful and encouraging, though the stories are predictable and rather unrealistic in their presentation of the process (few parents will be able to designate "a few hours" a day to potty time as the note to parents suggests).

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth