The Horn Book Guide

PICTURE BOOKS

Schaap, Martine

Mop's Backyard Concert

32 pp. | Cricket/McGraw-Hill | October, 2000 | Trade ISBN 1-57768-892-9 $$12.95

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Alex de Wolf. With twins Justin and Julie, Mop the sheepdog, whose adventures are featured in Ladybug magazine, finds himself embroiled in lighthearted domestic adventures such as a treasure hunt in Granddad's living room and a concert featuring kitchen utensils. Both books feature lovable characters, tightly woven plots, satisfying conclusions, and breezy pen-and-wash illustrations. Appended activities extend the stories.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin