Lazy Daisy, Cranky Frankie

PreS-K—Sometimes it's nice to read a book that's nonsensical and silly and nothing else. There's no moral to the story; it's just for giggles. Jordan and Weldon's effort fits that bill well with goofy, cartoon illustrations and an amusing account of misbehaving farm animals. Some of the jokers include Daisy, a cow who likes to eat jelly from a spoon; Lizzie, a chicken who "dances through the air,/in her purple underwear"; and Cranky Frankie, a dog who watches TV while indulging in tea and cake. The only thing the animals do well is sleep soundly at night. The cheerful, rhyming text is very basic with just a couple of lines per page, making this a good choice for a quick read-aloud and an accessible option for beginning readers. The artwork is big and bright and fun. A funny little detail awaits readers at the end: Lizzie is still in her purple underwear as she snoozes on her roost with the other chickens. Kids will request this book again and again, and their grown-ups won't mind a bit.—Alyson Low, Fayetteville Public Library, AR