(4) K-3 Illustrated by Debbie Tilley. Olive heads to her friend Lizard's house for her first-ever sleepover. The girls make dinner (and a mess) and tell ghost stories, but when bedtime comes, Olive must conquer her fear of the dark. The meandering story will leave readers in no suspense about the outcome, but vibrant watercolor and ink illustrations add levity to this story of overcoming fears.

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(4) K-3 Illustrated by Debbie Tilley. On the first day of school, Lizard Walinsky (a dinosaur-loving tomboy) is devastated when she discovers that her new best friend Spider (a dinosaur/insect lover) attends a different school. But she soon befriends classmate Samantha who complements her and Spider's sensibility. Despite awkward pacing, Baker's story has personality and charm, as do Tilley's colorful illustrations.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Debbie Tilley. Olive's exuberant individuality gets her into trouble, especially when she decides to "redecorate" the school principal's gloomy office by painting a rainforest scene on his desk. Outraged at first, he agrees to keep the desk if Olive promises to get permission before doing anything "different" in the future. Although the text is preachy, the illustrations are amusing and detailed and reflect Olive's energy.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert