Also by Cynthia Rylant: Brownie and Pearl Get Dolled Up Brownie and Pearl See the Sights Brownie and Pearl Hit the Hay Brownie and Pearl Take a Dip Alligator Boy Thimbleberry Stories Mr. Putter and Tabby Spin the Yarn Ludie's Life   Also written and/or illustrated by Brian Biggs: Brownie and Pearl Get Dolled Up Brownie and Pearl Step Out Brownie and Pearl See the Sights Brownie and Pearl Hit the Hay Brownie and Pearl Take a Dip Everything Goes: In the Air Shredderman 1: Secret Identity Shredderman 2: Attack of the Tagger   Brownie and Pearl Step Out (Ready to Read, Pre-Level One) by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Brian Biggs Ages 3-5 24 pages Simon Spotlight May 2014 Paperback     This picture book has been out for awhile, but it still works nicely with young readers. The text is very simple, with short sentences and big print. The situation also relates to youngsters who may not be too willing to attend a friend’s birthday party. Brownie is rather shy and isn’t sure she wants to go to a party. Her cat, Pearl, is not shy and goes along with the little girl. Of course, once she gets there, Brownie has a wonderful time. She’s happy she went, so all ends well. This is part of the Ready-to-Read series featuring these two characters. The illustrations are top-notch, and most children—especially little girls—love them.     web reviews   Bob Walch/2014 for curled up with a good kid's book   For grown-up fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction book reviews, visit our sister site Curled Up With a Good Book (www.curledup.com)