cover image WILD CHILD

WILD CHILD

Lynn Plourde, , illus. by Greg Couch. . S&S/Aladdin, $6.99 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-689-86349-3

As Mother Earth repeatedly tries to put her daughter to sleep, she's met with a repetitive reply ("not for a while") and a variety of stalling tactics. "Each spread offers a number of clues as to the wild child's identity, most of which are smoothly integrated into the artwork," PW said. Ages 3-8. (Sept.)