School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-Dolores snoops in her older sister's room and finds a valentine box with a singing-frog necklace inside. She knows she shouldn't touch Faye's belongings, but temptation and curiosity get the better of her. After various escapades involving the necklace and her cat, Duncan, the story ends happily, proving that sisterly love conquers all. Samuels's humorous cartoon illustrations are more attractive than those in Faye and Dolores (S & S, 1985). Dolores's features are more charming and inviting, and the feline, complete with droll expressions that enhance the mood of the plot, has become a member of the family. Readers will ask for repeated readings in order to further examine the details on the pages. Add this one to your holiday repertoire.-Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
Dolores, her older sister, Faye, and Duncan the cat return for a holiday adventure in Happy Valentines Day, Dolores by Barbara Samuels, in which Dolores "accidentally" winds up with Faye's special Valentine's Day frog necklace, and things go horribly awry. Luckily, love and forgiveness prevails. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
