(3) K-3 Koffsky retells the biblical story of Creation through the colors of each new day. "In the beginning there was nothing," and the accompanying illustrations are shades of gray and black. On day six, God created people, and "soon there were many, many more in every shade and hue." Koffsky's textural, layered cut-paper collages give readers a new perspective on a familiar story.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Talitha Shipman. A contemporary little boy named Judah tries to be the "best and bravest" brother (like Judah Maccabee, the hero of Hanukkah) for his baby sister--but she isn't interested in the block tower he builds, the cereal he offers, etc. When he needs a shot that will protect them both, he finds inner and outer courage. Colorful illustrations show a warm and loving family at Hanukkah.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth