(3) K-3 Illustrated by Noemí Villamuza. Marc's mother provides outrageous remedies for his bedtime fears, such as giving him "mosquito-proof armor" and standing guard on the roof. But nothing works until she sits on his bed and says, "...tell me everything." Some views of Marc are almost too cute; however, the illustrations portray the mom's frantic efforts with humor and lend poignancy to the resolution.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(3) K-3 Translated by Laura McKenna. Illustrated by Pep Montserrat. Mr. and Mrs. Goodparents can't think of a special birthday present for their son, whose description of what he wants only adds to their confusion. The hug they end up giving him, however, is exactly what he wants. The book is saved from sentimentality by the stylized art, which sets boldly outlined figures against cool silver backgrounds, and the foldout pages that reveal the parents' quirky gift ideas.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger