The Horn Book Guide

EASY READERS

Godwin, Laura

Honey Helps

32 pp. | McElderry | October, 2000 | Trade ISBN 0-689-83407-1 $$12.95

(4) K-3 Happy Honey series. Illustrated by Jane Chapman. Happy, a big, floppy dog, just wants to nap in Happy and Honey, and in Honey Helps, he wants to bury his bone in peace. Honey, however, is a playful kitten who tries to attract Happy's attention. Readers may have difficulty telling apart the similar names, but plentiful white space, uncluttered illustrations, and very few words assure that these mild stories will give new readers a sense of accomplishment.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley