Owen's Marshmallow Chick
Owen adores Easter. Life doesn't get much better than a basket full of  jelly beans ("My favorite"), gumdrops ("My favorite"), buttercream eggs ("My  favorite"), and a chocolate bunny ("My favorite"). Unless... there's also a  little yellow marshmallow chick the same color as our hero's fuzzy blanket.  Decked out in his purple plaid Easter finery, this boy mouse spends a giddy day  playing with his sugary new pal. And does he succumb to tasty temptation? How  dare you even think such a thing! Kevin Henkes, in picture books such asLilly's Purple Plastic Purse,Sheila Rae's Peppermint  Stick, and our introduction to the blanky-toting mouse,Owen, creates recognizable  characters in familiar settings and preschool predicaments. His bright,  spring-hued illustrations and gently humorous plots are tremendously appealing  for readers young and old. In no time, this cute little board book will have  every youngster announcing, "My favorite." (Baby to preschool)--Emilie  Coulter