(3) 1-3 Moose and Hildy series. Illustrated by Joe Mathieu. In this fourth book about Moose and Hildy the pig, Hildy's cousin Winston, a self-declared "expert on almost everything," puts everyone off with his nonstop lectures. Moose's sarcastic remarks about this behavior spice up the story, but eventually he gives Winston useful advice on how friends treat each other. Numerous lively black-and-white illustrations help make this chapter book inviting.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(4) 1-3 Moose and Hildy series. Illustrated by Joe Mathieu. When Moose's pig friend, Hildy, is invited to a southern "pig pickin'," she doesn't realize she's about to be barbecued. Luckily Moose discovers the danger and tricks Hildy into leaving. Barbecuing such an anthropomorphic pig seems odd, and Moose could simply tell Hildy the truth, but readers of this amusing book, with its lively illustrations, may well just go along for the ride.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(3) 1-3 Moose and Hildy series. Illustrated by Joe Mathieu. After shedding his antlers for the first time, Moose worries that he's no longer special despite reassurance from his friend Hildy. Then he meets up with a clueless hunter who, in his own dim-witted way, admires Moose's drawings, his sense of humor, and his dancing. Both Moose and hunter look appropriately goofy in the black-and-white illustrations for this funny book.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert