THE MOONLIT JOURNEY
by Peter O’Donnell & illustrated by Peter O’Donnell
Concerned that wolves may lurk in the dark beyond his window, Thomas ventures out with his toy bear, grown to giant size. There actually is a friendly fox, plus a stag, horses (one of them in the hillside's chalk)—and the wind, whose howling ``makes every shadow look[ed] like a wolf.'' Still, indoors again, all is safe. The story is familiar, but the art—its rich color and sparkling highlights reminiscent of Wildsmith—is nicely expressive of the night's mysterious thrill and the cozy security of home and bear. A promising debut. (Picture book. 4-7)