K-Gr 2—What middle children haven't sung the blues about their place in the family hierarchy? Lee is stuck between his older brother and cute little sister. There's just not much to do in between, even when the family goes to the fair. He's too young to hang out with his brother, too old for the things his sister wants to do. He's definitely in a sulk. But then he picks up his guitar and begins to sing: "I've got the low-down,/big-frown/sulkin'-all-around-town/bummed-out/mid-kid blues." Soon a crowd gathers, and Lee is the center of attention. His parents and passersby join in, saying that they are middle children themselves, and admit that they have forgotten how rough that can be. Catrow's trademark pencil and watercolor illustrations are perfect for this story. Heads are oversized, and facial expressions exaggerated. The colorful illustrations dance all over the pages. This book is a winner.—Ieva Bates, Ann Arbor District Library, MI