(4) K-3 Illustrated by Andrés F. Landazábal. In this brightly illustrated retelling of the Judeo-Christian creation story, spanning from pre-existence up to the world of today, Adam and Eve's brown skin offers a welcome shift from typical Eurocentric depictions. However, a preachy author's note makes for an uninviting start, and the text, which struggles to follow the format of "This Is the House That Jack Built," feels stilted.

Reviewer: Rachel Marsh

(3) K-3 In a land with only numbers and no letters, five friends decide to make a change. Rube Goldberg–like devices help them invent the alphabet, which also happens to change their world from monochromatic to colorful. Following Joyce's Numberlys app and animated short film, the book retains the original Metropolis-inspired setting while adding interest with both vertical and horizontal layouts.

Reviewer: Lolly Robinson