(4) K-3 Illustrated by Philomena O'Neill. A magician in training, Enzo is keener on math than magic. When he flubs a spell meant to help a shoemaker cobble twelve pairs of shoes from one piece of leather, Enzo turns to geometry, specifically tessellations, for help. The fantastical story doesn't fully explain the awkwardly tacked-on mathematics, but back matter helps clarify things. Spirited watercolor illustrations accompany the tale.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger