(2) 1-3 Stepping Stone series. Illustrated by Donald Cook. Simplicity and understatement characterize the writing of this brief tale of pioneer days in Tennessee. In a thought-provoking story, Luke finds a baby washed ashore by a flooding river and attempts to raise him. This version contains the illustrations from the 1990 edition, which give a more realistic flavor to the story but lack the artistry of the original Weisgard pieces.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc. | Horn Book Magazine Issue: April, 1967

(3) 1-3 Stepping Stone series. Illustrated by Ellen Beier. In this reissued sequel to The Chalk Box Kid, Gregory paints pictures on an elderly neighbor's home in an attempt to save it from being torn down by the city. The realistic conclusion is satisfying, yet contains some unresolved conflict. The simply written text is illustrated with dated line drawings.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) K-3 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Illustrated by Stacey Schuett. With bright new illustrations, this book offers an accurate description of the growth and development of an apple tree from a single seed, though the short, often repetitive sentences sometimes cloud instead of clarify the information. The effects of different seasons and weather systems are discussed, and a brief experiment is appended.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Ellen Beier. In this sequel to The Chalk Box Kid, Gregory paints an elderly neighbor's home. Featuring pictures from Uncle Pancho's past as well as a fantasy portrait of Pancho with his long-missing adult son, the house begins to attract media attention, but the city still plans to tear it down. The conclusion is realistic--satisfying, yet containing some unresolved conflict. The simply written text is illustrated with dated-looking artwork.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Susan Estelle Kwas. Bulla's informative and entertaining guide to the holiday of romance (first published in St. Valentine's Day) here receives fresh treatment--jazzy color-saturated illustrations with a touch of the abstract and a handsome book design. In addition to facts about the holiday's history and customs, directions for making cookies and valentines are included.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne