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 Smitten: A Lint-Free Love Story by David Gordon, Illustrated by David Small.
Atheneum, $15.99.
Missing: One Sock; gently used. Also missing: One Mitten; pink. Can a sock and mitten find their way around a big city that seems to give the two of them nothing but bad luck? They have each other, and just maybe that's enough. A friendship is born. This heart-warming picture book comes to us from one of the artists of Toy Story. We thought it might be too saccharine, but lo and verily, our hard hearts were won over by its unassuming charm.
 The Juggling Pug by sean Bryan, Illustrated by Tom Murphy.
Arcade, $15.99.
From the guys who wrote about A Boy and His Bunny (a book that rhymed, and was kinda funny) comes this new title, The Juggling Pug. You won't want to sweep it under the rug. The pictures are swell, the rhyming text is cute, and hey, there's a sweet little moral to boot! We recommend this for ages 2-7.
 Charlie Hits It Big by Deborah Blumenthal, illustrated by Denise Brunkus.
HarperCollins, $16.99.
Charlie, a guinea pig, runs off to Hollywood to become a STAR. Before long he's dyed his hair, is hobnobbing with the beautiful people and copping major attitude. Unlike most famous folk, however, Charlie recognizes he's in need of a reality check (and some healthy food choices) so he rejoins his family in his modest home town. The Hollywood scenes are a hoot and a half. We definitely recommend this for ages 3 to 7.
 A Birthday For Cow! by Jan Thomas.
Harcourt Books, $12.99.
Most of the barnyard animals are working at making a cake for Cow's birthday. That crazy Duck thinks Cow wants a turnip! Hey, wait a second--this is a Cow, after all...maybe Duck's not so crazy after all. We love this follow-up to the hit book What Will the Fat Cat Sit On? The great story and expressive, simple drawings are very highly recommended!
 The of the Family by Mary Amato,
illustrated by Delphine Durand.
Putnam, $16.99.
Henrietta's older sisters delight in tormenting her, and they convince her that she's actually a chicken! (And she admits: her legs are kind of yellow, and her toes are kind of long.) The wacky illustrations have a DIY feel, and this, combined with the tale of elder sibling comeuppance, make Chicken a store fave!You may want to become a chicken yourself by the end. We all love this.
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