Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star (Lilly & Her Friends)

The winsome heroine of Wemberly Worried returns in a new board book from Kevin Henkes, Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star. Timid children will instantly identify with this charming worrywart as she decides on the proper way to enjoy a surprise treat. Henkes's fluid, expressive illustrations on white backgrounds eliminate extraneous details, deftly focusing on the nuanced emotions that make his characters preschoolers' favorites. Copyright 2003 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.

PreS-Wemberly is back in another winning story. It is a hot summer day and she is given an ice-cream star as a special treat. She worries that it will drip on her dress, and feels bad that her stuffed rabbit did not receive a treat as well. Her solution: to get two bowls and wait until the ice cream has melted. Soon the little mouse and her toy sit down to "-ice-cream star soup. And neither of them spilled a drop." This charming story is perfectly complemented by adorable illustrations rendered in pastel hues against a white background. The text, art, and design are particularly well suited to young children.-Melinda Piehler, North Tonawanda Public Library, NY Copyright 2003 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.