A young weekend guest monopolizes little Sophie's toys and her parents' attention until she figures out how to make some of the rules for imaginary play, too. Bright, full-color watercolor paintings combined with a black pen and ink line illustrate a cleverly written story with animal characters. (Ages 4-7)

Wendell was spending the weekend at Sophie's house. Playing house, Wendell was the mother, the father, and the children; Sophie was the dog. Playing bakery, Wendell was the baker; Sophie got to be the sweet roll. Wendell shone his flashlight in Sophie's eyes when she tried to sleep. But when he gave her a new hairdo with shaving cream, it was the last straw, and Sophie made up a game that left Wendell speechless for a time -- and won the day for friendship.