The family from Welcome to Your World, Baby return in a similarly cheerful companion book. The two sisters (the younger one is now a toddler) spend an active day with their dad cavorting in the park with their dog, playing hopscotch and having a tea party. Self-assured older sister Frankie narrates: "When Violet goes down for a nap (she still naps, but I don't have to anymore), Dad and I sit on the couch and watch basketball." The plot is light, but readers should appreciate the feel-good message. Ages 3-8. (May) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

Frankie and her little sister Violet spend a happy, busy day with their dad while Mom gets a rest. The day's fun includes making pancakes, visiting a dog park, and having a tea party. The plot is dull, and the idealized text is unrelentingly perky. Sunny, retro-looking illustrations, though garishly bright, have some appeal. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.