School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-Plum, an adorable black shaggy dog with a definite terrier look, is back for another adventure. As in the first book, it's all about love-Plum's favorite thing!-plus a bit of naughtiness, which she can't seem to control. Plum's best friends, the kids next door, bring home Binky, a cat. As he follows Plum around and mimics her every move, the pup's annoyance changes to jealousy, especially when Binky seems to rise to status as the new Special One. Full spreads and panels present colorful images that coordinate exceptionally well with the text. The font is dark gray, with emphasized words in black. The simple watercolor and pencil figures are full of expression, especially the large eyes, which show a range of emotions: happiness, dubious concern, and even some anger. VERDICT The large format makes this offering ideal for preschool storytime, and the message is a reassuring one. Recommended for all picture book collections.-Gaye Hinchliff, King County Library System, WA © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
Plum the dog returns in this sweet-natured sequel to Love Is My Favorite Thing (2015), and she is dealing with an unwelcome new addition in her family: a white cat named Binky who can perform neat tricks like climbing up trees and down banisters, and eagerly follows her around everywhere. ("Is that cat with you?" asks Plum's friend Esther during an outing at the park.) Displaced older siblings will readily identify with Plum's fears about losing her spot as her family's "Special One," and the dog's emotions are plainly apparent in Clark's watercolor-and-pencil artwork. So are those of Binky, who winds up stuck outside during a rainstorm before Plum comes to understand that "there's plenty of love to go around and around." Ages 3-5. (Nov.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
