(3) K-3 Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. With musical support of Rachel Leach. In association with the London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor Simon (the LSO's musical director, Sir Simon Rattle, who provides a foreword) needs to assemble an orchestra. As he auditions musicians, readers are introduced to the orchestra's different instrumental sections and the role each plays as part of the whole. An online component provides forty-three musical tracks aligned with the text for a more immersive experience--including the two pieces performed by Simon's orchestra on opening night. The lively illustrations support the upbeat text. Notes about each track, a glossary, and an index are appended.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 My Family and Me series. Vacation highlights destinations such as cities and the country (though "Of course, the best vacations are on a beach"). Birthday touches on giving presents, making cards, and blowing out candles. Meal discusses different customs surrounding food. Quotes from children are provided in text boxes, and photographs showing happy family members of different ethnicities are included (some don't exactly match the text). Review covers these My Family and Me titles: Celebrating a Birthday, Going on Vacation, and Sharing a Meal.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) K-3 My Family and Me series. Readers learn about "welcoming a new baby" after it spends nine months in "mom's tummy." The text touches on visiting Baby in the hospital and helping out at home; special welcoming ceremonies are also briefly described. Quotes from siblings are provided in sidebars, and photographs showing happy family members of different ethnicities are included (some don't exactly match the text).

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) K-3 My Family and Me series. Vacation highlights destinations such as cities and the country (though "Of course, the best vacations are on a beach"). Birthday touches on giving presents, making cards, and blowing out candles. Meal discusses different customs surrounding food. Quotes from children are provided in text boxes, and photographs showing happy family members of different ethnicities are included (some don't exactly match the text). Review covers these My Family and Me titles: Celebrating a Birthday, Going on Vacation, and Sharing a Meal.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) K-3 My Family and Me series. Vacation highlights destinations such as cities and the country (though "Of course, the best vacations are on a beach"). Birthday touches on giving presents, making cards, and blowing out candles. Meal discusses different customs surrounding food. Quotes from children are provided in text boxes, and photographs showing happy family members of different ethnicities are included (some don't exactly match the text). Review covers these My Family and Me titles: Celebrating a Birthday, Going on Vacation, and Sharing a Meal.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan