King Snake Author:Wendy Slotboom, Houghton Mifflin Co Tinkerton and Henry are two mice who have been caught by a very talkative garter snake. In an effort to escape the loquacious serpent, the resourceful pair sews together a surprise for King Snake -- two mice made of cloth to leave in their place. "Mander's watercolor-and-colored- pencil illustrations are bright, glossy, and engrossing. The large... more », clearly drawn cartoons are filled with humor and expression." -- School Library Journal« less