THE BAD DAY Sylvie Assathiany and Louise Pelletier. Illustrated by Philippe Beha. Toronto, ON: James Lorimer, 1985. unpaged, laminated boards, $3.95. ISBN 0-88862-778-5. CIP. Subject Headings: Emotional problems of children-Juvenile literature. Aggressiveness (Psychology) in children-Juvenile literature. MY BABY SISTER Sylvie Assathiany and Louise Pelletier. Illustrated by Philippe Beha. Toronto, ON: James Lorimer, 1985. unpaged, laminated boards, $3.95. ISBN 0-88862-776-9. CIP. Subject Headings: Sibling rivalry-Juvenile literature. Brothers and sisters-Juvenile literature. GRANDMA'S VISIT Sylvie Assathiany and Louise Pelletier. Illustrated by Philippe Beha. Toronto, ON: James Lorimer, 1985. unpaged, laminated boards, $3.95. ISBN 0-88862-775-0. CIP. Subject Headings: Grandmothers-Juvenile literature. Grandparent and child-Juvenile literature. WHERE IS MY DUMMY? Sylvie Assathiany and Louise Pelletier. Illustrated by Philippe Beha. Toronto, ON: James Lorimer, 1985. unpaged, laminated boards, $3.95. ISBN 0-88862-777-7. CIP. Subject Heading: Pacifiers (Infant care)-Juvenile literature. Preschool-kindergarten / Ages 3-5 Reviewed by Maryleah Otto. Volume 14 Number 3 1986 May Toddlers who enjoyed the first Tot Books (Don't Cut My Hair, Little Bear Can't Sleep, Peepee in the Potty, and I Love My Babysitter ¹) have a new treat in store. Four titles are available in the second series of these sturdy board books aimed at ages one to four. In The Bad Day, Little Bear, who is the protagonist of each story, retreats to his "little house under the table" after he has spilled his milk, annoyed his mother, and fought with his little sister. All is forgiven when the three of them play house together in Little Bear's hideaway. In My Baby Sister, Little Bear weighs the disadvantages of having a little sister against the advantages and decides that being a big brother is wonderfully special after all. Grandma's Visit tells of the things Little Bear enjoys when his grandmother comes to see him. He helps her pull off her boots; she gives him mints, knits him sweaters, sings to him, and scratches his ears; he sits on her lap and draws a picture of himself for her to take home. In Where is My Dummy?, Little Bear loses his soother and is forced to go to sleep without it. By morning, he has become "a big bear" and gives the soother to his little sister when the family cat finds it. Originally published in French by Ovale, these books are well suited to their intended audience. They are strongly bound and easy to clean. Philippe Beha's illustrations are colourful and humorous. The bear family's good times and bad times will be easily recognized by young children, and best of all, there is a lot of love going on in these tales. Great choices for public libraries, nursery schools, and home use. Maryleah Otto, Etobicoke P.L, Etobicoke, ON. ¹ Reviewed XlIl/4 July 1985, p.l77.