(2) K-3 The occupants of seven houses in the same neighborhood have never met when this story begins. Their false assumptions and fears about one another have kept them from interacting and becoming friends. For instance, fox Mr. Martínez--a lawyer by day--wishes he had an audience for his juggling but doesn't think the huge dragon next door would appreciate it. The dragon, however, is really a mouse who wears a disguise to scare away his cat neighbor (who is actually a vegan). They do not become a community until owl Mrs. Paquita has to go outside to fix her internet (she usually stays up all night web surfing), and robot-inventor pig Matilda, surprised to see someone next door, offers help. One by one the residents venture out of their homes and comfort zones to approach others or lend a hand and end up all the happier for it. This quirky Spanish import reads like folklore (complete with a superhero-loving bookworm ogre and "Once upon a time"); the straightforward moral is understated and heartwarming. Bonilla's playful story and pastel illustrations accentuate the characters' personalities with small details readers will relish revisiting (such as bleary-eyed chicken Camila overpouring her coffee as her ten chicks cause chaos in the kitchen).

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2022

(3) K-3 Translated by Mara Lethem. Illustrated by Oriol Malet. Max and his pals love superheroes, but Max's favorite is female Megapower (who cares if Martin says, "there is no way a woman superhero can be that strong"?). This Spanish import celebrating superheroes transforms into a celebration of parents through a sweet twist: "the best thing about Megapower" is "when she puts on her Mommy costume." Light watercolors of domestic scenes contrast effectively with the classic-comics-inspired segments.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) K-3 Translated by Mara Lethem. Lucas longs to fly with wings until his mother offers him a book, saying, "there are other ways to fly." This well-intentioned ode to imagination is fairly unimaginative itself; Lucas only understands her meaning after obsessively reading (and sitting upon) a lofty tower of books. But readers will likely enjoy this Spanish import's illustrations of Lucas atop his bookish mountain.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(4) PS Monica ponders the pros and cons of using various colors to paint a picture of a kiss; her ideas may well inspire readers to think about colors, too. When she finally asks her mother's opinion, Mommy gives her a kiss, and Bonilla's competent illustrations provide a kinda-answer to the saccharine titular question: a wordless two-page spread shows hearts in many colors and patterns.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert