I Want My Light On! A Little Princess Story

Tony Ross, Andersen Press USA (Lerner, dist.), $16.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-7613-6443-6

Most recently seen in I Want TWO Birthdays, Little Princess, who is afraid of ghosts, refuses to turn off her light in spite of others' assurances that there is nothing to fear. "Don't be silly, there are NO such things as ghosts," the doctor, admiral, maid, and others exclaim, but when a ghost does appear, Little Princess isn't the only one who's scared. Ross's brash watercolors are full of campy energy, turning bedtime scenes into a stage for adventure. Ages 4–9. (Sept.)

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