IN AUNT LUCY'S KITCHEN

As a whole summer stretches out in front of them, three cousins, Rosie, Lily, and Tess, swing into action with a plan that fills the kitchen with warm feelings and delicious smells, and also involves them with several engaging neighbors. Suzanne Toren narrates with a freshness that mirrors the girls' own enthusiasm for their baking endeavor and sense of wonderment for the varying personalities they encounter. As the girls bounce gaily along, so does Toren's light and delicate voice. Each cousin has a distinctive presence as do 90-year-old Mrs. White, cheery Aunt Lucy, and recuperating Michael Livingston. After cookies and a stunning performance, what will the summer bring next? A.R. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/SEP 02]