(4) K-3 Amazing Animal Adventures series. Illustrated by Donald G. Eberhart & Donald G. Eberhart. These newly titled books introduce readers to the behavior and habitat of three young animals: a grizzly in the Pacific Northwest rainforest, a giant panda in China, and a southeast Asian Bengal tiger. The meandering stories and detailed illustrations include mention of other animals found in the specific habitats. An appended foldout depicts the animals in their natural habitats and includes a pictorial glossary. [Review covers these Amazing Animal Adventures titles: Grizzly Bear Family, A Home for Panda, and A Tiger Tale.]

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Michael Denman & William Huiett. Striving for accuracy within a story format, this occasionally anthropomorphic picture book with richly detailed paintings tells the story of a newly born guanaco and follows his activities through his first year of life. The seasons and the habitat of the Chilean region of Patagonia are the subtext here, and a picture glossary provides names for the many animals shown in the lush double-page spreads.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Higgins Bond. A leisurely paced narrative follows a young bighorn sheep in the Rocky Mountains from birth through his first year and includes many narrow escapes from predators. The illustrations are somewhat awkward but realistic and detailed. Appended are an illustrated glossary and a foldout panorama, which readers can search for flora and fauna from the story.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Donald G. Eberhart. Set in the Koeye River Valley rainforest in British Columbia, this story begins during a grizzly bear's winter hibernation with newborn cubs and follows them throughout the year. While mention of other animals and plants is woven into the text without too much distraction, the realistic illustrations are often crowded with animals in unnatural proximity to each other. A note about the Pacific rainforest and a pictorial glossary are included.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey