(4) K-3 Illustrated by Gian Casty. One day clown Petronius and his animal friends decide they will no longer perform as directed, and they all leave the circus. They form a new, rule-free circus for children and poets, becoming as successful as they are happy. This edition features the illustrations from the original 1962 Swiss edition; the bold, childlike images are commanding, but the lengthy text lacks verve.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Jozef Wilkon. Atuk, a young Inuit boy, vows revenge when his beloved husky is killed by a wolf, but his father tells him he is too young to hunt. After years of anger, he is finally big enough, but when the wolf lies dead beside him, Atuk realizes his victory is empty, for "nothing had changed." He later finds solace in befriending and protecting a delicate tundra flower. Moody illustrations accompany the pointed story.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) K-3 Translated by Inigo Javaloyes. A squirrel, a mouse, and a frog are tired of the inconsiderate rhino, crocodile, and lion. One morning, the smaller animals find they are large while the larger animals have become small; when they return to normal size, everyone gets along. In this Spanish edition of 'The Big Squirrel and the Little Rhinoceros', the vocabulary is kept simple for young readers. The story is humorous but somewhat didactic.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.