PRESCHOOL
Gutman, Anne

Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise

(3) PS Illustrated by Georg Hallensleben. Gaspard and Lisa attempt to create the perfect gift for their teacher using the dubious combination of a shower curtain, Krazy Glue, and yellow dye. Lisa's calm narration is an amusing contrast to the frantic scenario; the textured, rich-toned illustrations are accomplished; and the surprise ending--the raincoat may not fit their teacher but it fits her dog--is grand.

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