"Mr. Fox's Game of NO!" "Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic" and "The Quiet Forest"

Being mischievous and games were the rule this week.

The Quiet Forest
4 stars
Author: Charlotte Offsay
Illustrator: Abi Cushman

A mischievous mouse goes hiking in a quiet forest and starts a crazy chain of events until the forest is in turmoil. Who will and how can the forest again be a quiet place?
The illustrations are well done. There are many creatures living in the forest to be impacted by the mouse's antics.

Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic
3 stars
Author: Steven Schnur
Illustrator: Leslie Evans

All the text is taking a spring word and making a phrase beginning with each letter. The phrases are fun to think about. Some of the words will be new to young children.
The illustrations are boldly outlined with black giving them a stained glass look.

Mr. Fox's Game of NO!
5 stars
Author: David LaRochelle
Illustrator: Mike Wohnoutka

Mr. Fox looks like a carnival barker, a game show host. His game is very challenging. All you have to do is answer "No" to all of his questions. Even for adults, this will be a challenge. Yet, trying is lots of fun.
The illustrations are lively and fun in keeping with the light hearted tone of the book.