Offered a reward for tracking down the redheaded high school student who caught a local robbery on videotape, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose eagerly scour their neighborhood for carrot-topped teens. The third graders have little luck playing detective--until Dink's Halloween hairdo inspires a visit to the local barber. Young mystery buffs will enjoy the amateur sleuths' antics despite the book's predictable turns.

Gr 3-6-This cookbook goes far beyond what one might expect. Many children have probably made green eggs and ham using copious amounts of green food coloring, but here, the ham is green thanks to a coating made from cilantro and tomatillos, and the eggs' usually yellow yolks are covered by a mound of guacamole. Many other recipes are equally creative; the Pink Yink Ink Drink is yummy, healthy, and sure to be a hit. While some of the connections to the Dr. Seuss books are a bit of a stretch, all include quotes that clarify their ties to specific stories. As with many cookbooks that are written to fit a predetermined theme, there is a wide range in both the difficulty and complexity of the recipes. Adult assistance will be needed for many of them, and several will send parents to the store for ingredients (shallots, rock shrimp, clams). However, the dishes' playful names and inventive presentations will have children trying new foods and adults enjoying the flavorful combinations. A great addition to the world of book-themed cookbooks.-Genevieve Gallagher, Murray Elementary School, Charlottesville, VA Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.