Eeny and Her Sisters

Yolen returns to the snug hole of siblings Eeny, Meeny, and Miney Mole in this comforting addition to the Eeny Series. While Meeny and Miney “loved the sweet darkness” of their burrow, where “dark was light, day was night, and all the seasons seemed the same,” the outside world beckons to intrepid young Eeny. Concerned about possible dangers, the anxious family members take to bed with “the collywobbles and feelings” when Eeny reveals some of the new things she’s experienced aboveground. Luckily, one of Eeny’s delicious discoveries proves an ideal enticement to encourage Meeny and Miney out of their comfort zone. Throughout this likeable low-key adventure, Brown’s carefully rendered interiors fill the mole hole with homey domestic details, while the wider world is prettily pictured, replete with birds, butterflies, and flowers. Ages 3–8. [em](Mar.) [/em]