Two Problems for Sophia

PreS-Gr 2—In this engaging sequel to One Word from Sophia, Sophia, an inventive and mechanically gifted girl must find a solution to the perturbing problem of her pet giraffe's raucous snoring. The child thought that having gotten Noodle, her "One True Desire," she would be completely happy. However, it turns out that having a giraffe as a pet comes with its own set of problems. Sophia's sleep-deprived mother demands that she find a solution to the unbearable snoring and Noodle for his part, tries to make up, but his sloppy kisses only aggravate the adults in the household. Brilliant young Sophia does extensive research and seeks out an acoustical engineer for assistance but it's ultimately her own ingenuity and engineering prowess that saves the day. The bright watercolor-and—colored pencil illustrations show Sophia's family chugging coffee as they suffer through the sleepless nights. Meanwhile, Noodle's serpentine neck swoops gleefully in and out of spreads with ossicones waggling. The book presumes that readers are ignorant of important giraffe data and offers a "Giraffacts" page right off the bat. The simple text contains some complex vocabulary but in keeping with the original, there is a handy glossary in the back for further assistance.