(3) K-3 Illustrated by Megan Lloyd. Miss Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind of Davy Crockett fame meets and wrestles with Fireeyes the panther in this upbeat tall tale. The epic woman-versus-panther brawl gives way to a "great and glorious" friendship. Wonderful language ("swaggerous stretch"; "thunderferous racket") and dynamic, folksy acrylic paintings framed with birch branches combine to make this a fine choice for storytime.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Will Hillenbrand. A backwoods peddler barters for a wedding dress for his daughter. Although the sequence of trades seems unnecessarily random, and the ending is adult (implying a reluctance on the bridegroom's part not earlier evident), the author's language is lively and engaging, and the refrain ("And one fine trade it is!") should hold readers' interest. Warm, cheerful watercolors add appeal and humor.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Megan Lloyd. Davy Crockett's "wildcat" dance moves (thanks to a thornbush burr in his derriere) threaten to upstage the spring frolic honoree, Miss Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind. The "angeliferous" Sally resorts to sabotage (spilling butter, pickles, and other items), but Davy's nonstop dancing (and cooking!) finally impresses her. Lloyd's pine-needle-bordered oil paintings play up the humor and hyperbole in Miller's tall tale. Bib.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger