Oh, the agony of someone else having what you want. For the fuzzy duo who first debuted in You Are (Not) Small, it’s a chair. But any child knows it could just as easily be a toy or the coveted spot on the couch. A small purple creature looks at the occupied armchair and claims, “I was sitting in it before.” The large orange creature being addressed is unmoved: “I’m sitting in it now.” There is arguing (“I had it first … I have it now. “), trickery (the introduction of a swiveling black desk chair that is just too irresistible … until it isn’t; a ticklish feather), and a territorial battle as they both occupy the seat (“Mine … Mine!”) before the escalating tension breaks and peace is restored. The duo moves on from the former object of their desire, leaving it available for a patient third party. (“ Mine. ”) The spare, deftly paced narrative and bold, charming visuals set against a clean white backdrop pair to create a story of great whimsy, and perhaps even greater truth, which only adds to the possibilities and the fun. (Ages 2–5)