Pamela Allen’s picture books have been around for something like 30 years. This is a new paperback edition of a 2006 book, five cautionary tales about Billy and Ben, who fail to share, in spite of advice from the rooster and the hen in each case: a pink sticky bun,  blue boots, an apple in a tree, an umbrella, and almost fatally, a boat. The consequences in each case are humorously sad, or sadly humorous, depending on one’s point of view.  Great illustrations, minimal words, a lovely combination and a good lesson to learn as early as possible.