(2) K-3 Illustrated by Zachariah Ohora. In this entertaining picture book, the skills used in actual jobs done by all kinds of very good dogs--from therapy dog to truffle-sniffing dog to (somewhat alarmingly!) dog mayor--are shown in parallel to the traits that make canines great companions. A dog who always finds you during hide-and-seek may also be a great search-and-rescue dog, and a dog who takes care of you would make a great "mother dog" (a welcome addition to the list of jobs, appended). The framing device, in which the dogs stand up on two feet and leave their homes for the office, makes the text--told from the perspective of children as if they were the left-behind pets--feel a bit muddled, particularly when it transitions between the pretend world of dogs heading to human work and the realistic dog jobs that are highlighted in the illustrations. But that framing also gives OHora (Horrible Bear!, rev. 3/16; Goodnight, Veggies, rev. 3/20) a chance to shine in whimsical spreads of canines with briefcases lining up for a bus and a title page of cheerful pups sitting at their cubicles; meanwhile, wistful youngsters watch from windows. The illustrator's characteristic flat, colorful drawings, with a few objects highlighted with texture and detail, are just right for this celebration of all dogkind. Deliciously punny "barkmatter" and "furrier reading" introduce curious kids to the real dog jobs that fly by in the fast-moving story.

Reviewer: Laura Koenig | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2021

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Julia Denos. From the creators of Just Being Audrey comes another picture-book biography on a beloved American woman. The narrative outlines Jackie Kennedy Onassis's accomplishments throughout her life, with emphasis on her grit, assured voice, and passion. (Satisfyingly, her relationship with JFK is just a small part of the story.) Elegant watercolor, pencil, and pen-and-ink illustrations complete the engaging portrait. Author's and illustrator's notes are appended. Timeline. Bib.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Julia Denos. From Audrey Hepburn's childhood in Nazi-occupied Europe, to a film career, motherhood, and role as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, this picture book biography encapsulates Hepburn's "certain something." Cardillo's prose is focused and elegant; Denos's paintings perfectly depict the delicate beauty and iconic style of her subject. Author and illustrator notes detail the lasting influence of Hepburn's achievements and charisma. Timeline. Bib.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen