Prince, April Jones

What a marvelous book to have on the shelves, for wannabe writers or to inspire children to think about the words they choose to use.

Rhyming, minimal text coupled with fetching illustrations by Davenier expertly convey the exhilarating drama of entering into a snowstorm as well as the comfy feelings of being in a warm house while the weather is frightful. The fact that the text never explains who the guest is will allow for a nice discussion.

Equally delightful for preschool storytimes or one-on-one readings, this piratical permutation of "Goldilocks" is an enjoyable addition to most collections.