Birthday Book

These two photo-storybooks show Perlorian kittens dressed up in clothing, and they are quite dapper. In The Birthday Book, a cat wraps a present with help from Mouse and then goes to friend Julie's party; Seasons shows cats on the beach, in surfing wetsuits and later ready to trick-or-treat, among other seasonal activities. Don't look for major plots or even a flow of action, though the pictures are amusing, and readers can invent their own captions. A thoughtful note precedes the action, explaining not only how the scenes were created, but also why it isn't wise to try these antics at home. Visual fun for all. Ages 3-8. (April)