Deer at the Brook

Jim Arnosky. Mulberry Books, $4.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-688-10488-7

Beginning and ending ``the brook is a sparkling place,'' Arnosky's quiet tale features shimmering illustrations that depict the gathering patterns of these gentle animals. Ages 4-8. (Aug.)

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