Daniel Pinkwater gives readers the babysitter of their dreams in MRS. NOODLEKUGEL (Candlewick). Nick and Maxine live in a high-rise apartment complex. Maxine has discovered that if she looks out the window just right, she can spot a tiny house in a beautiful back yard behind the apartments. However, she and Nick have some trouble locating the house. They head off to find the house and make a wonderful new friend in Mrs. Noodlekugel. Pinkwater's sense of humor is sure to please beginning readers who will demand more visits to Mrs. Noodlekugel. <260>