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Lindgren, Barbro. Benny and the Binky. Illus. Olof Landstrom. NY: R&S (FSG), 2002. $15. ISBN 91-29-65497-1.

In a hilarious twist on sibling rivalry, Benny covets then steals his little brother's pacifier. He's taunted, he's teased, he's attacked by tough pig kids, has to be rescued, returns both the baby and the binky, but will he desist from the binky in the future? That's not clear but isn't the point anyway; this isn't a concept book about breaking kids of their pacifier habits but a very funny and dynamically illustrated story about lust in the pre-school set. Most enjoyable.

A. Allison, December 2003

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