From School Library Journal
Grade 2-3-These stories have short sentences and brief, episodic chapters. Brisson's is the better of the two, clearly showing the sometimes difficult yet loving relationship between two sisters, as the older one goes from being bossy to kind and the younger one overcomes her fears and gets in her own teasing. The characters are real, the language is accessible, and the simple black-and-white illustrations bring the two girls to life. Milly, a cat, and Tug, a mouse, also exemplify the difficulties of getting along with others. They compete in a spelling bee, practice a play, tell stories, and write a book describing how they met. The characters and their childlike actions will appeal to young readers and the pen-and-ink illustrations enhance the story. Unfortunately, the text is a bit saccharine and the author talks down to her audience. While not of stellar quality, these offerings will be welcome additions for libraries looking for titles to bridge the transition from beginning readers to chapter books.
Amy Lilien, Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Dian Curtis Regan is the author of the middle-grade quartet Monster of the Month Club, Monsters in the Attic, Monsters in Cyberspace, and Monsters and My One True Love, as well as the picture book Dear Dr. Sillybear. A former resident of Edmond, Oklahoma, Ms. Regan now lives in Venezuela.
Jennifer Danza makes her children's book debut with The Friendship of Milly and Tug. A graduate of Pratt Institute, she lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband.
