TESSA SNAPS SNAKES
by Alison Lester & illustrated by Alison Lester
The seven kids in Rosie Sips Spiders (1989) are back, each behaving in his or her unique way: different things make them laugh; they have seven secrets and seven fears, and each has a special way to earn pocket money and to send messages. In each case, six children are contrasted across one spread, and then one child gets to be a star on the next. While contrasting the normal, and intriguing, range of human response, Lester also compares some similar words (``dislikes,'' ``hates,'' ``can't stand,'' ``doesn't care for''); her delicately drawn illustrations are lively and appealing. A concept book that is as entertaining as it is instructive. (Picture book. 3-8)