Rocko and Spanky Have Company

Kara Lareau Rocko and Spanky Have Company: illus. by Jenna Lareau. 30 pp/ Harcourt Inc 2006 ISBN 0-15-216618-1 $16.00 (Preschool)

Kara and Jenna LaReau have delivered another great book about Rocko and Spanky the sock monkeys. In this installment, Rocko and Spanky are preparing for a visit from their mother. Despite their differences in cleaning and shopping styles, they get things ready and they have fun playing monkey-in-the-middle with their mom. The writing is very whimsical and fun and is enhanced by the creative illustrations. The illustrations are colorful and fun, and when you look closely you can see just what kind of mischief Rocko and Spanky are causing. The reader cannot wait to see what kind of adventures Rocko and Spanky are having with every turn of the page.

Liz Castle, BGSU student