Pinky and Rex and the New Neighbors

May 1, 1997
Gr. 1^-3. Rex is sad to hear that her neighbor, Mrs. Morgan, is moving away. Watching from behind the bushes as prospective buyers visit the house next door, Rex and Pinky meet Ollie, an obnoxious braggart whose family seems all set to move in. After visiting Mrs. Morgan in her new apartment, they return to Rex's house and find another, much nicer family moving in next door. Seven short chapters set the framework for this satisfying book, which extends the ongoing story of Pinky and Rex's friendship with Mrs. Morgan, a character who adds a special dimension to this popular series. Sweet's ink-and-watercolor illustrations work their quiet charm again, depicting the characters and settings with clarity and warmth. ((Reviewed May 1, 1997))(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 1997, American Library Association.)