(3) K-3 Illustrated by Lesley Vamos. Elly lives a life fit for a princess, but she longs to play baseball ("she dreamed of opening days and double plays and being on their team"). Her fairy godfather provides a grungy uniform so she can attend a game and show off her skills. This simple but good-natured tale inverts the Cinderella story with self-referential humor and comical digital illustrations.

Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Brendan Kearney. Bertie the bird, tired of his cramped quarters, wants to fly. However, he is continually blocked from achieving his goal by a number of rule-mongering busybodies. Eventually he takes to the skies, realizing that he knew how all along. Alongside vibrant, bird-filled pencil and digital illustrations, Gorin's discerning story about self-confidence also contains a healthy dose of humor.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear