Recommended to any beginning reader looking for fun stories.

The illustrations, which the author has stated were inspired by the children's textbook art of the 1950s, were done in gouache on watercolor paper, and were bright and appealing. That said, the sense of humor here, and the loving and very close bond between the sisters, will also give this series a broad appeal to all children. It's great to see more diversity in the world of early-readers, and Ling and Ting will no doubt be particularly welcome to Asian-American children and their parents, who look to see themselves reflected in the children's books they read. I like the way that Grace Lin emphasizes both the individual characteristics of each sister, and the many things they have in common.

Like its predecessors, Ling & Ting: Twice As Silly was an engaging read, with two appealing characters that beginning readers will identify with and take to heart. In this entry in the series, the sisters enjoy some silly times together, planting cupcake gardens, swinging higher than the trees (even when those trees reach into outer space), and creating an amusing fairy-tale about two bunnies named Ling and Ting. An excellent stand-alone purchase or addition for libraries already familiar with these endearing sisters.Twin sisters Ling and Ting, whose story began in Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! and continued in Ling & Ting Share a Birthday, return in this third early-reader story collection devoted to their adventures.

'Even though this is a short and simple early chapter book, the characters are fully developed and distinct, and children should be encouraged to infer the protagonists' traits. 'While the book has a sweetly retro feel to it, Ling and Ting's adventures will appeal to contemporary audiences.Let's hope Lin continues to share with readers the further adventures of this dynamic duo.'- The Horn Book 'Simply written and engaging, the brief stories are well suited to beginning readers.An appealing addition to the Ling & Ting series.'- Booklist

'These cheerful stories, with their flat, 50's-style illustrations, tell an inescapable truth: twins have to negotiate everything.'- New York Times Book Review *'Lin continues to work wonders within the early reader format in twins' Ling and Ting's birthday-themed second outing.Despite working with a limited vocabulary, Lin infuses the twins' every interaction with personality and understated humor, while underscoring the girls' individuality.'- Publishers Weekly, starred review Tw-inspiring fiction for beginning readers.'- Kirkus, starred review *'The girls' differing personalities and sisterly affection continue to shine.Once again Lin's richly colored gouache artwork, based on 1950s children's textbook illustrations, gives reason enough to celebrate.

Ling and ting share a birthday