(4) K-3 Illustrated by Christopher Canyon. Adapted from an autobiographical story by environmentalist John Muir, the book relates an incident that occurred when Muir was exploring Alaska. Trapped on a glacier, he made his way across a dangerous ice bridge, followed by an independent-minded dog named Stickeen. The typeface is difficult to read and crowded onto each page, but the detailed artwork is engaging, and dog-loving readers will enjoy the story. Bib.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta