Bully Felicia Furrypaws humiliates Penny Poodle and then makes a cruel prediction for Babymouse's musical future. But when humiliated Penny teams up with the off-key flautist (Babymouse), loyal readers know who will triumph. A fast-moving plot, hilarious situations, charming daydream sequences, and clever connections add up to a tale almost as perfect as Babymouse thinks she can be.

Gr 2-4-Babymouse is spunky, ambitious, and, at times, a total dweeb. In this fourth book in the series, she daydreams of being a rock star, and her concerts and world tours are illustrated in shades of pink. Meanwhile, in her ordinary life, she enchants the audience at a student concert with her flute playing, but never gives up her dreams of stardom on the big stage. The illustrations, both pink-toned and black and white, are clever and uncluttered, making them easy to follow for a young audience. They do a fine job of showing the emotions of the endearing young mouse and her friends.-Scott La Counte, Anaheim Public Library, CA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.