Jump Again!: More Adventures of Brer Rabbit

Joel Chandler Harris, Van Dyke Parks. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P, $7 (48pp) ISBN 978-0-15-201559-6

In the sequel to Jump!, mischievous Brer Rabbit wreaks havoc--he even falls in love (music and lyrics are included)--with Tar-Baby and Brer Weasel along for the ride. Moser's luminous watercolors bring the gang to life. All ages. (Oct.)

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