(4) K-3 Illustrated by Scott Goto. Fictional Hawaiian narrator Patrick and his father take readers on an island tour of their home state. The parts told in Patrick's voice are humorous and engaging, but the tone often slips into an older-person, more formal style. Bold illustrations depict various aspects of Hawaii's history, and sidenotes highlight interesting facts. A guide to the Hawaiian language is included. Glos.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Scott Goto. As they did with Annie Oakley in their book Shooting Star, Dadey and Goto once again craft a tall tale about a real person. The book's punchy humor and over-the-top acrylic and oil illustrations give the book plenty of pizzazz, but even after reading the book's appended historical note some may find the blend of fact and fiction confusing--and unnecessary.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Scott Goto. Shoeshine Whittaker cashes in shining shoes in the Old West town of Mudville but faces an angry mob when their shoes don't stay clean. Alas, polishing the town itself only gets him deeper into trouble. Though the overabundance of Western-speak ("What in thunderation are you talkin' about?") and the illustrations' depictions of large human features from odd perspectives may not appeal to all, this clever yarn will entertain those hankerin' for a tall tale.

Reviewer: Nell Beram