(2) K-3 Illustrated by Kate Duke. A family of bears (Mama, Papa, three girls, and toddler Jack) prepares for bed. As in the earlier books, each chapter focuses on one family member at a time. Duke manages a remarkable range of expressions on the bears' faces while using a calm palette and lots of cozy details to evoke the quiet evening.

Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2007

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Marsha Winborn. As in their previous books, Digby the dog and Kate the cat learn that compromise is the key to their friendship. New readers will appreciate the familiar characters, short vignettes with easy-to-decode sentences, and quick resolutions. The cheerful illustrations are as unassuming as the text and share equal billing on the page.

Reviewer: Amanda Sullivan

(2) PS Illustrated by Catharine O'Neill. These small, square books introduce toddler Anna in two pleasingly unpredictable stories. While conveying the various moods of toddlerhood, the loosely drawn illustrations also extend the brief texts; for instance, pictures show Anna's friend Justin happily playing with her stuffed bunny, telling us that Anna can be generous with toys if not cookies. Kids will get a kick out of the changing expressions on the toy animals' faces. Review covers these titles: Anna Shares and Anna's Book.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2004

(2) PS Illustrated by Catharine O'Neill. These small, square books introduce toddler Anna in two pleasingly unpredictable stories. While conveying the various moods of toddlerhood, the loosely drawn illustrations also extend the brief texts; for instance, pictures show Anna's friend Justin happily playing with her stuffed bunny, telling us that Anna can be generous with toys if not cookies. Kids will get a kick out of the changing expressions on the toy animals' faces. Review covers these titles: Anna Shares and Anna's Book.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2004

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Vera Rosenberry. Little Martin continually misbehaves in a bratty--although age-appropriate--way, acting greedily and showering his beleaguered (and somewhat spineless) mother with water at every chance. New readers may recognize the antics of those younger than they, but the humor is really directed at adults. Comic, if exaggerated, illustrations help break up the text.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Kate Duke. With admirable initiative, each bear in a family of six finds a satisfying way to enjoy Saturday afternoon: reading, coloring, playing school, baking and eating bread, going for a solitary walk, and for the youngest, drawing on the wall. Devoting a chapter to each bear, Baker writes with humor and understanding, and Duke is an expert at capturing the right gestures and expressions.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(3) K-3 Digby the dog and Kate the cat don't always agree, but each of the short chapters featuring the two pals ends on a positive note. When Kate wants to hunt mice for a snack, mouse-friendly Digby makes a pizza instead; when a rain shower threatens their walk, Kate cheers Digby into taking a "long, wet walk" instead. The artwork (though sometimes awkwardly drafted) together with the cheerful stories make up good, light fare for beginning readers.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.