Peterrific

Peter, younger brother to the star of Kannas Pinkalicious books, moves to center stage in this mild spin-off. aI never get to do anything by myself, a he says, explaining that he is going to build a block tower alonea one tall enough to reach the stars. Peter supplements wooden blocks with toys and various household items, and the eclectic structure adds a tacit search-and-find component to the book. Pinkalicious supports Peteras efforts, supplying him with mountains of wooden blocks, a telescope, and a box of crackers ajust in casea he discovers that the moon is made of cheese. Proudly surveying the world far below from the top of his completed tower, Peter crows about his newfound independence (aI didnat have any chores in my tower. No one could tell me what to doa) until darkness falls and he realizes that heas cold, lonely, and without a way to get down. Peteras ambitious undertaking and the underlying messages about self-confidence and determination should appeal to readers, but the unspirited narration and dialogue donat let his story shine. Ages 4a 8. (May) Copyright 2017 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.