(4) K-3 Illustrated by Sharon Watts. Isabelle Ashley Parker McBride dreads being one of several flower girls in her cousin's wedding: they must all dress alike. Finally her aunt convinces her to follow the crowd--at least until after the ceremony. Some readers may regret that spitfire Isabelle readily conforms (her aunt's argument is obscure), but they'll surely enjoy Watts's extravagant images of the style-obsessed mini-diva.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Sharon Watts. This story recounts the accidental invention of the potato chip--created by a fry cook as a practical joke on a customer who kept sending back his potatoes. The illustrations amusingly caricature both chef and patron, but the text tries too hard to be funny. An author's note separates fact from fiction, and a recipe for potato chips is appended. Bib.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Sharon Watts & Sharon Watts. When pampered pet monkey Emily begins wrecking everything in sight, Madame DuBois, her keeper, makes the difficult, if ultimately sound decision, to put her in a zoo. The book has something important to say about letting go, but it takes an awfully long time to say it. The loose, bright images of the chic Madame DuBois and her accessorized monkey are a pleasure.

Reviewer: Nell Beram