(2) PS Illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf. A toad inadvertently sets off on an adventure--and encounters trouble with a bee, cricket, dog, and gust of wind--before finally latching on to a pair of sneakers that return him to his original spot, bringing the story full circle. Chantable rhymed text pairs well with brightly colored art, and the side-of-the-road landscape and its small creatures provide big comedy, excitement, and personality.

Reviewer: Julie Roach | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2018

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Buscema. In this four-legged walk through the alphabet, retro cartoon-style illustrations show a variety of dogs with names that reflect their personality, behavior, or appearance. For A there's Aspen, a yellow Lab that plays in leaves from aspen trees; Z is for Zipper, a Dutch Smoushond who zips around. The short poems occasionally lose track of rhythm, but young dog lovers won't mind.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) PS Illustrated by Hanako Wakiyama. These fifteen short rhymes detail events in a baby's day (waking up, playtime, going for a drive with Dad, being rocked to sleep by Mom). Energetic rhythms and unexpected word combinations make this a joyful read-aloud. Painted in soft pastels on creamy paper, the endearing oil illustrations have a clean, retro look.

Reviewer: Lauren Maggio