Zoe (Zoe Gets Ready, 2012) has proclaimed herself queen of the universe, and her realm is her bedroom--where absolutely no sisters are allowed. Every night at bedtime, after her mom shuts the door, Queen Zoe sets out to explore her kingdom. She builds grand empires (wobbly towers of blocks), discovers uncharted lands (like the top of her bookcase) and carefully prepares morning tea for the court--her toy penguins, ranged round her on a blanket on the floor. But one day, her reign topples: Her parents tell her that she has to share her room with her little sister, Addie. They put her crib right on top of the royal table! How is she ever going to explore now? Queen Zoe pouts, with a gloomy frown and arms crossed in defiance. Every single noise wakes Addie up, and it looks like Zoe's nighttime fun must come to an end. However, a sudden crash of thunder makes Zoe realize just how much she likes having a roommate after all. Murguia's dark blue washes set the quiet night tone, and Zoe's abundant curiosity shines from the top of her crown to the bottom of her stretched tippy-toes. Transitioning into a shared room can be a tricky situation, especially with jealous sibling squabbles. But Zoe's flair will certainly help. (Picture book. 3-6)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Zoe enjoys playing in her bedroom at night after Mama turns off the light, but when baby sister Addie moves in, nighttime adventures are no longer allowed. Luckily, a roommate can be good company (especially during a thunderstorm), and the ever-imaginative Zoe finds a way to adapt. Sprightly pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations mirror Zoe's enthusiastic attitude. (c) Copyright 2013. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

PreS-K-In the second book about Zoe, "the queen" learns a lesson about sharing. The youngster loves her bedroom and especially loves bedtime as that's when she gets busy. She builds with her set of blocks, ventures into previously unexplored territory, and gazes out the window at her galaxy. Used to having her own space, she is understandably upset when told that her little sister, Addie, is old enough to leave their parents' room and will be moving in with her. Not clear about what sharing her room entails, Zoe continues her nighttime adventures but finds that Addie doesn't appreciate the disturbances and neither do their parents. It takes one stormy night to make Zoe realize that it is actually beneficial to share her bedroom and her royal title. Soft-hued pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations, beginning and ending with star-studded endpapers, charmingly depict the age-old dilemma of learning to compromise.-Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Zoe sees herself as the queen of her room, where she often turns the light back on and plays after bedtime. When it's time to share her bedroom with her little sister, Zoe has a tough time until she adjusts, showing some consideration for her sister while finding unexpected comfort in companionship. A sequel to Zoe Gets Ready (2012), this picture book quietly, perceptively explores family dynamics in a time of change, the sort of minor change that's huge for a child. Using lighting effects and color beautifully, the expressive ink-and-watercolor illustrations work seamlessly with the simply told story.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2010 Booklist