(4) K-3 Tales of Young Americans series. Illustrated by Robert Gantt Steele. After the Bishops' son dies in World War II, do-gooder Lily volunteers to create a victory garden in their backyard. Lily is warned not to disturb Mrs. Bishop, but eventually (and not surprisingly) they become friends. The story, though wordy, is heartfelt, as are the somewhat stiff paintings. An appended spread provides historical context.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) 4-6 Poetry for Young People series. Illustrated by Robert Gantt Steele. Serio collects twenty-five of Stevens's poems into a picture book format, with illustrator Steele offering pretty if unimaginative watercolor interpretations of each selection. Each poem is introduced by a few explanatory sentences that too often dumb down the poems; below each poem are brief definitions of some of the words employed. Ind.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton