(4) PS Illustrated by Nate Wragg. The premise of this goofy rhyming story is that kids on safaris are bored by the sleepy gorillas. Little do these children know that the gorillas are tired because they have rollicking all-night parties, despite the rules of stern (or is he?) safari guide Jungle Jed. Vibrant, humorous illustrations show off the gorillas' antics (and dance moves) in the familiar but entertaining bedtime romp.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(3) PS Illustrated by Nate Wragg. Five monster trucks prepare for a nighttime race. Suddenly, a "little blue bus" appears on the track "looking perky...and cute." The book goes beyond the simple underdog story, and the very end offers a clever Halloween-themed twist. Vivid colors and textures give the cartoony acrylic and digital illustrations a bold and lively look alongside the energetic rhyming text.

Reviewer: Courtney Burke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2016

(4) PS Illustrated by Nate Wragg. Relying on rather clunky rhymes, this update of the classic countdown story begins with ten little ninjas sneaking out of bed. The progression varies each time, with nine astronauts zooming, five sharks swimming, and eventually one "cuddlebug...dozed off on Daddy's head." Imaginative, brightly colored digital illustrations capture the children's nighttime energy, as Dad calls on costumed Mom (the sensei/pilot/lifeguard) to settle them for bed.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Nate Wragg. Elwood, a kindhearted woodland monster, is desperate for company and tries everything to woo some feathered friends. He makes a tree-house, dresses like a bird, and throws a party, but every attempt scares the birdies away. Only when Elwood stops trying so hard do the birds visit the lovable beast. Bright illustrations with woodgrain-looking textures capture the friendly story's highs and lows.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Nate Wragg. Never mind the porridge: while the three bears are off scouting a singer for their rock band, Goldi is more interested in their home recording studio, which she treats indelicately. Like a good song, this story has a sustained riff and solid rhymes with reliable beats. Wragg serves up cheeky cameos by the greats--of the fairy-tale circuit, that is.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Nate Wragg. "Trickle oil, oh, so slowly. / Never curdle the aioli." In what's probably the first children's book to rhyme ragout and roux (glossary included but no pronunciation), this romp set in a restaurant stars the cartoon rats from Ratatouille. The rhymes are snappy and the retro-style illustrations have élan--not a bad way to introduce young readers to the culinary arts.

Reviewer: Nell Beram