(4) PS StoryPlay series. Illustrated by Barbara McClintock. This hearty and enjoyably old-fashioned retelling of the well-known tale, distinguished by McClintock's lively illustrations, is here published in a series promoting early literacy and intended to "shine a spotlight on problem solving." New to this edition are intrusive discussion prompts and appended "creative activities" to help parents "engage with your little one."

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 1998

(4) PS StoryPlay series. Illustrated by Ali Pye. Rhyming text assures little ones of the book's titular statement as amiable illustrations show kids being lovey-dovey with family members and pets. This installment in a series geared toward early literacy "shines a spotlight on emotions." Intrusive discussion prompts are included throughout the story; appended activities help parents further "engage with your little one."

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) PS StoryPlay Book series. Illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld. Snuggle Bunny won't get out of bed, so Mama, Daddy, and Brother climb in, too. Then "more and more from far and wide / Hear the fun and come inside," which causes the bed to break through the floorboards. The snuggly animal cast lifts up the ho-hum text. Intrusive discussion prompts and appended "creative activities" help parents "engage with your little one."

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) PS StoryPlay series. Illustrated by Guy Francis. Three brave little kids on a "ghost hunt" encounter obstacles (e.g., a wobbly bridge: "Can't go around it. Can't go over it. We have to walk on it!"). This installment in a series focused on early literacy "shines a spotlight on problem solving." Intrusive discussion prompts are included throughout the cheerily illustrated story; appended activities help parents further "engage with your little one."

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) PS StoryPlay series. Illustrated by Gabriel Alborozo. A bear child and parent wind down for bed in a simple story with cozy illustrations. This installment in a series focused on early literacy "shines a spotlight on sequencing" ("they started the tickle... / that led to the wriggle..."). Intrusive discussion prompts are included throughout the story; appended activities help parents further "engage with your little one."

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) PS StoryPlay Book series. Illustrated by Michael Emberley. Mother fox loves her cub even when he's angry or wild (Love); cartoon illustrations display a cat's dramatic imaginings when its book goes missing (Bear); a frog invites animals to dance with him in "the cool of the pool" (Down). New to these editions are intrusive discussion prompts and appended "creative activities" to help parents "engage with your little one." Review covers these StoryPlay Book titles: I Love You Because You're You, Maybe a Bear Ate It!, and Down by the Cool of the Pool.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) PS StoryPlay series. Illustrated by Jeni Bassett. Mice Clayton and Desmond both seek the biggest Christmas tree but don't succeed until they team up. Tidy framed paintings help to underscore the cheery, Christmassy messages regarding unity and cooperation. New to this edition (published in a series promoting early literacy) are intrusive discussion prompts and appended "creative activities" to help parents "engage with your little one."

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) K-3 StoryPlay Book series. Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. Four girls head to the store for the perfect party shoes (Shoe-la-la); amiable dinosaurs dance and stomp in a "dinosaur romp" while two worried-looking rodents watch (Dinosaurumpus!); two pigs squander their money on chips and "sody-pop" instead of solid building materials (Pigs). New to these editions are intrusive discussion prompts and appended "creative activities" to help parents "engage with your little one." Review covers these StoryPlay Book titles: Shoe-la-la!, Dinosaurumpus, and The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) PS StoryPlay Book series. Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. Mother fox loves her cub even when he's angry or wild (Love); cartoon illustrations display a cat's dramatic imaginings when its book goes missing (Bear); a frog invites animals to dance with him in "the cool of the pool" (Down). New to these editions are intrusive discussion prompts and appended "creative activities" to help parents "engage with your little one." Review covers these StoryPlay Book titles: I Love You Because You're You, Maybe a Bear Ate It!, and Down by the Cool of the Pool.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 StoryPlay Book series. Four girls head to the store for the perfect party shoes (Shoe-la-la); amiable dinosaurs dance and stomp in a "dinosaur romp" while two worried-looking rodents watch (Dinosaurumpus!); two pigs squander their money on chips and "sody-pop" instead of solid building materials (Pigs). New to these editions are intrusive discussion prompts and appended "creative activities" to help parents "engage with your little one." Review covers these StoryPlay Book titles: Shoe-la-la!, Dinosaurumpus, and The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) PS StoryPlay series. Dog Edward and his cousin Judy participate in a drill, learn all about fighting fires, and eventually help in a real emergency. Humorous oil-paint illustrations show some of Edward's less successful attempts at helping out before being deemed a hero. New to this edition (published in a series promoting early literacy) are intrusive discussion prompts and appended "creative activities" to help parents "engage with your little one."

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) PS StoryPlay Book series. Illustrated by David McPhail. Mother fox loves her cub even when he's angry or wild (Love); cartoon illustrations display a cat's dramatic imaginings when its book goes missing (Bear); a frog invites animals to dance with him in "the cool of the pool" (Down). New to these editions are intrusive discussion prompts and appended "creative activities" to help parents "engage with your little one." Review covers these StoryPlay Book titles: I Love You Because You're You, Maybe a Bear Ate It!, and Down by the Cool of the Pool.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 StoryPlay Book series. Illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Four girls head to the store for the perfect party shoes (Shoe-la-la); amiable dinosaurs dance and stomp in a "dinosaur romp" while two worried-looking rodents watch (Dinosaurumpus!); two pigs squander their money on chips and "sody-pop" instead of solid building materials (Pigs). New to these editions are intrusive discussion prompts and appended "creative activities" to help parents "engage with your little one." Review covers these StoryPlay Book titles: Shoe-la-la!, Dinosaurumpus, and The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn