School Library Journal Review: K-Gr 3-Sitting on the steps of a country farmhouse after a full day of strawberry picking, Grandma weaves a tale of fantasy for Michael, Hannah, and the baby. "Once upon a long, long time ago there was a boy and his sister and their little baby brother who all of a sudden got so very, very small that they could leave that house of theirs by a crack under the door-." The tiny youngsters set up housekeeping in a mobile snail house and adventures await as they move through the garden. Their experiences allow readers to understand the beauty, strength, and fragility of the natural world that lies in their own backyards. The illustrations are integral to enhancing this message. Although the artist is well known for her detailed wood engravings in fine book press editions, these watercolor and pen-and-ink drawings are no less exquisite. The detail of each frame, regardless of size, infuses the story with a visual sensitivity and imagination. The action can be followed by younger children without having to read a word. The story and artwork together kindle the magic for anyone who has ever dreamed of unseen worlds with secret doors.-Tina Hudak, St. Bernard's School, Riverdale, MDCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.