PreS-Gr 1-These early readers vary in quality. In Leo's New Pet, a little boy's new hamster gets loose before he is given a name. A peanut trail leads him back to his cage, so Leo calls him "Peanut." An appealing story and large, attractive illustrations make this title the best of the bunch. In Crabby Gabby, a little girl has a fit every time someone in the family asks her to help out. To teach her a lesson, they get "crabby" when she asks them to play a game with her. The idea works. "Gabby's not crabby anymore," and she happily pitches in around the house. This is a worthwhile lesson, although problems are not usually resolved so easily. The illustrations add some humor, but send a mixed message. Gabby's parents have big smiles on their faces in two of the tantrum scenes, making it appear as though there is nothing objectionable about her behavior. The third title is a tale about a dog whose shaggy fur covers his eyes. It grows and grows until he is taken to a hairdresser for a "crop top." Children may like the story, but the artwork is amateurish; the characters look stiff and are awkwardly drawn.-Melinda Piehler, Sawgrass Elementary School, Sunrise, FL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.