(3) K-3 Illustrated by Kate Endle. "On a high-rise here, / in a backyard there-- / climbing up, hanging down, / spreading green all over town." Peppy verses set to the tune of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" (sheet music included) describe how gardens are thriving today in each of several cities. The clean-lined, vegetation-filled illustrations are as sumptuous-looking as fresh produce. Further information about urban agriculture is appended. Websites.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Kate Endle. A cardinal's morning birdcall--"Par-ty! Par-ty! Par-ty!"--prompts Kate to rush outside in search of a celebration. Indeed, she finds a "birthday party for ducklings!" Spare cut-paper collage illustrations feature ten common birds. In the accessible text, bold font marks various birdcalls: "The meadowlark bursts out, 'Party is ne-ar! Party is ne-ar!'" Additional details about the birds and their sounds are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Kate Endle. While camping, two children and two adults encounter the plants, animals, and bacteria of the ecosystem's food web. On each page, a child-friendly sentence or two conveys a step in the chain. Mixed-media collages are filled with the golds, browns, and greens of fall. Additional information about the life cycle of trout and ways to help the environment is appended. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2008

(4) PS Illustrated by Kate Endle. Bella's favorite part of playschool is the fluffy white bunny. She loves to nuzzle it and let it nestle into her sweater. One day, the rabbit and Bella's white sweater go missing, and the class works together to retrieve both. The somewhat plodding text is brought to life through detailed collage illustrations.

Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor