(3) K-3 Illustrated by Clare Beaton. Although many animals flutter, yip, and snort at a stubborn goat, they cannot make him leave the garden. When a tiny bee tries, the bigger animals laugh, but the bee is ultimately successful. The playful language and lively rhythm sustain the repetition in the verses, and the illustrations--bright fabric collages--are attractive.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) PS Illustrated by Deirdre Betteridge. From her "morning face / yawning / breakfast face / sticky" to her "tired face / drowsy / heavy nodding head," a girl narrates her day by describing her own expressions and those around her at home and at preschool. Although the author conveys a variety of events and emotions using this clever device, some of the couplets are less on-target than others. Simple, childlike illustrations in muted colors help extend the story.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley