© 1999 by Janet Stevens Stevens, Janet and Susan Stevens Crummel. Cook-a-Doodle-Doo. Illustrated by Janet Stevens. Harcourt Brace, 1999. ISBN 0-15-201924-3. $17.00. Not paginated. * Pre+ PB Reviewed by Vicky M. Turner This “cock”-eyed story tells the tale of the Little Red Hen’s grandchildren looking for something new and unusual to eat when they rediscover grandma’s cookbook. Again the Cat, Dog, and Goose are asked for their help and no surprise they are still unwilling to help. But the Pig, Iguana, and Turtle are ready, willing, and more than able to help, saying “I can do that!” These characters are so slow on the uptake that nothing goes according to the recipe, but that’s OK. With a little help from each other the marvelous strawberry shortcake is finally finished. Oooooopps! Iguana drops the dessert and Pig immediately eats it. The only thing to do is start again. This is Stevens at her best. The strawberry shortcake paper adds much to the taste of the book. Try the shortcake recipe at the end of the book, only leave Pig, Iguana, and Turtle at home if you want a taste.
