Sure, playing with food is a no-no for grownups. But how are you supposed to have fun at breakfast time if you don"t? A little girl and her puppy have the time of their lives as they spill juice, use toast for peekaboo, and share eggs. I make corn flakes fall like snow. Puppy watches from below. Catches every one I throw! Julia Noonan"s verse skips across the pages of this carefree, messy, messable (the pages are spill-proof) breakfast book. Her soft, old-fashioned illustrations are immensely appealing, as is the spirited playfulness of the toddler and pup. Those in bibs and diapers will gleefully listen to this perfect read-aloud story, and weary parents, washcloths in hand, will be reminded of childhood joys. Speaking of washing up, be sure to check out Noonan"s other Puppy & Me title, Bath Day. (Baby to Preschool) --Emilie Coulter