El hueso de los deseos

In the Moody household, preparations are underway for the holiday season--lists, decorations, and practice for the Holly Joliday Holiday Happening at school. Judy wants to do something Hawaiian for her class's piece; younger brother Stink is fixated on snow. Virginia is due for a snowstorm, and the eager Stink is ready with his very own dendrite costume. Barbara Rosenblat does it all--singing in a childlike voice, squawking like a parrot, dripping bossiness when Judy berates Stink, whining as Stink responds to his sister. She also produces credible teacher voices for Mr. Todd and Mrs. D. Rosenblat sets a fast pace but also highlights pivotal moments, including the many seasonal references to books, songs, and sayings. "Cool Yule!" A.R. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine