Clementine

K-Gr 2—Clementine loves all things round, especially the Moon. With the help of her friend Paul, an earthworm, the little orange snail makes plans to fly there. Unfortunately, the homemade trampoline makes her queasy and bends one of her feelers, and the slingshot just tosses her into a rain-soaked bush. However, their next idea, a rocket, is an unmitigated success. Clementine soars through the night sky and into space where she discovers that the Earth is round. Luckily, on her return trip she lands safely in the village pond. After a six-week journey home, Paul greets her with a banner and balloons, and she can hardly wait to tell everyone about her discovery. The text is accompanied by proficient illustrations that aptly depict the action. The use of light and dark coloring is well done, and the inclusion of Clementine's slime trails is a nice touch. The foldout showing Earth from space is reminiscent of photos and worthy of the snail's amazement.—Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH