Gerry Haller's gental is inspired by stories she told her grandsons. Her vivid descriptions of the Candy Mountain's "gumdrops of many colors, candy canes,gingerbread men and women all over the branches of the tree" will charm young readers. Cho's colorful,dreamy paintings of giant  lollipop trees and icecream- coatedmontain tops compliment the story. Adults will appreciate that the book celebrates and rewards good behavior....Full of wonder but lacking tension the narrativeis a pleasant read-aloud. Placid and relaxing, Will's ramble t5hrough Candy Mountain is sure to inspire sweet dreams. This relaxing journey through a land of treats is a pleasant low-key bedtime story for young children,"