Sometimes Author:Keith Baker For the newest readers, Baker's poetic book offers a repetitive, meaningful text. Each page carries a full-color illustration and one short sentence: "Sometimes I am happy" or "Sometimes I am sad." The refrain that follows ("I like who I am. I like what I do.") is accompanied by a double-page illustration. In these sprightly scenes, the alligato... more »r is lying in bed singing and playing his many musical instruments, or decorating special cakes, or painting a still life. This pattern repeats twice more for a total text of 70 words, 21 of which are different. Baker's lively illustrations capture the personality and moods of an alligator, who reflects the many sides of young children. Kathy Broderick« less