I loved Porkypine's quote about not needing Martians to destroy the Earth since we're doing a fine job of that ourselves. ( )

Introduces Roogey Batoon and the Louisiana Perches, "a stellar set of squamose songsters". Another World Series in the swamp, and the boys compete for the affections of Mam'selle Hepzibah. Introduces Miz Groundchuck and little Grundoon, and Alf and Reggie from England, and Sis Boombah, the Rhode Island Red. Porky brings his first Christmas flower to Pogo. Kelly has exceptional fun with wordplay in this book, and is at the top of his form. ( )