Watch Out, William! Book

William is the long-suffering brother of Jane, who always seems to get her own way with her hilarious manipulation of her family. Young readers will love following William and Jane's adventures together, as she tries to get him to do what she wants. These three touching and funny stories will strike a chord with young readers everywhere.

Sylvia Firth - Children's Literature

William and his little sister Jane are the main characters in this new title of the "I am Reading" series. Though William is the oldest, his sister is an expert in getting her big brother to do everything she wishes. When she wants to go for a walk and William refuses to take her, she cleverly forces the issue by crying so loudly the rest of the family comes running to see what the trouble might be. When Jane's favorite toy, a porcupine named Sophie, is missing and cannot be found anywhere, she forces William to become Sophie. Finally, William skillfully turns the tables on Jane. Children will enjoy the humor and quickly identify with these characters. The boldly colored drawings are not detailed but do capture the essence of the story. Those needing to add more books for beginning readers will find this a satisfactory choice. 2006, Kingfisher Books, Ages 6 to 9.