(3) K-3 Illustrated by David Mackintosh. Archie identifies as a bear, but, frustratingly, people only see a boy in a "bear suit." Archie takes off into the forest and meets a large bear that wears a "boy sweater" and identifies as a boy. Dynamic perspectives in the bold mixed-media spreads enrich this story of identity, acceptance, and new friendship as the pals skip stones, fish, and share honey sandwiches.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

(4) K-3 Illustrated by David Mackintosh. Schoolchildren draw wildly divergent pictures of their class pet, Rex, a chameleon who goes home with a different child every each day. The premise--chameleon Rex is whatever each kid wants him to be--is inspired but may require some explanation. The ebullient art effectively reflects the kids' individual styles (although some of the children themselves are rendered fairly grotesquely).

Reviewer: Nell Beram