What James Likes Best

From School Library Journal PreSchool-James, an urban-dwelling preschooler, goes on various short outings with his parents. They take a bus to visit a family with twins, a taxi to Grandma's house, and a yellow car to the county fair. They walk next door to a red brick apartment building so he can play with his friend Angela. After each trip, readers are asked "And what do you think James liked best?" Four suggestions are given and listeners have the opportunity to make a personal choice (there are no "correct" answers). The realistic, brightly colored, gouache and pen-and-ink illustrations chronicle everyday events in the boy's life. Ample white space gives the book a sparkling clean, uncluttered look, and the pictures are large enough to be enjoyed by a group. A cheery, appealing addition that is perfectly in tune with a young child's sensibilities.