(3) PS Illustrated by Deborah Zemke. Creatures and objects in increasing number vanish into a rain puddle starting with one shaggy dog, two stray cats, and three thirsty squirrels. This visual and onomatopoeic feast of a counting book is offbeat and hilarious: after twelve workers drain the puddle (Schlurp! Schlurp! Schlurp!), a pile of sopping taxis, tourists, etc. is revealed; they're back to business as usual in reverse order.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Shannon McNeill. Wild, a bighorn sheep, lives "on the high, rocky hill," while Woolly, a ranch sheep, lives "on the grassy field." One day, each visits the other and decides his own home suits him best. The playful language in this friendship story is complemented by humorous illustrations that make good use of the contrast between Wild's hill and Woolly's field.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert