(2) K-3 Illustrated by Patrick Benson. Dawson introduces readers to animals that migrate to the Arctic for the warmer summer months. Polar bears (year-round residents) are joined by whales from Mexico, herrings from Norway, and birds from as far away as Antarctica, among others. Luminous watercolor with pen and pencil illustrations capture the icy Arctic winters, the tundra’s fleeting midsummer verdancy, and the migrating groups’ gracefulness.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2012

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Yu Rong. Dowson treats youngsters to a year in the life of a Chinese panda and her cub. Mother panda's facial features are beautifully rendered in black and white in contrast to the delicate watercolor backgrounds of green, blue, brown, and gray. Each double-page spread contains a fact, set apart from the story, relating to their journey. Ind.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2007

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Jane Chapman. In this simple natural history lesson on the tiger's physical characteristics and life cycle, handsome paintings and a dual track text highlight typical experiences of a tigress and her two cubs. Rich imagery fills the narrative describing the protective and hunting behavior of the mother and the playfulness and growth of her offspring. Simple nonfiction and good read-aloud fare.

Reviewer: Margaret A. Bush | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2004