Steig presents a humorous, thoughtful exploration of a child's ``own private thoughts and feelings,'' wherein Spinky is convinced that he is unloved by his family and goes into a massive funk. Ages 3-up. (Feb.)
My daughter, my darling, perfect angel, never gets angry. Never throws temper tantrums. Never screams, pouts, hisses, snarls, growls, stomps, or charges at me. She’s a delight even when she’s hungry, or tired. And when she’s sick, she gently taps me on the shoulder and says, “Mother dearest, you’re daydreaming again, aren’t you?” These books […]