Baby Grand, the Moon in July, and Me

Joyce Annette Barnes. Puffin Books, $4.99 (144pp) ISBN 978-0-14-130061-0

Annie longs to be an astronaut and her older brother a jazz musician; the family faces conflict when he buys a piano on credit. ""Convincing dialogue, insightful characterization and a satisfying resolution will leave readers longing for a sequel,"" said PW. Ages 8-12. (July)

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