(4) K-3 Illustrated by Gwyneth Williamson. Poor Shaggy Dog. His back itches and itches. After helping his neighbors, he receives a good back-scratching in return, but the itch comes back. Finally Mary Lou at the Poodle Parlor gives him a soothing bath, and he feels better. The story is slight, but the cartoon illustrations are playful, showing the cause of Shaggy Dog's itch as it jumps off him and onto a haughty poodle.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) PS Illustrated by Gwyneth Williamson. A rabbit dad decides to count his children, but they won't keep still, and despite his many attempts he always gets confused. Adults will quickly tire of the father's cumulative string of nonsense-word exclamations, but children in a silly mood will laugh. With the many active bunnies and distraught father, the watercolor illustrations are busy and fun to peruse.

Reviewer: Suzy Schmidt

(3) K-3 In this spoof of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears', the bears seek retribution for the damage done to their house by making a mess in what they think is Goldilocks's cottage. After a food fight in the kitchen, dancing on the sofa, a bath, and a pillow fight, the bears discover who the house really belongs to. Humorous, lighthearted illustrations capture the bears' escapades.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.