The Horn Book Guide

PICTURE BOOKS

Lane, Nathan , Elliott, Devlin

Naughty Mabel

48 pp. | Simon | October, 2015 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4814-3022-7 $17.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-4814-3023-4

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Dan Krall. Eloise, Schmeloise. French bulldog Mabel describes her luxurious life in the Hamptons with her "parents" ("very sweet, for humans"), who tolerate her destructive ways ("I just like to keep things interesting") and love her despite her party-ending flatulence (the book's grand finale). Actor Lane's larger-than-life personality comes through with every wisecrack and witty aside, and the ultra-glam art keeps up--somehow.

Reviewer: Nell Beram