(2) 4-6 Illustrated by John Rocco. At the core of Eden Phillpotts's 1910 original fairy tale The Flint Heart lies a marvelous modern fantasy; the Patersons' abridgment allows that tale to emerge. They've eliminated much unnecessary detail and playfully incorporated direct address and lighthearted asides. The book is illustrated with full-color pictures and silhouette spot art, and the page design is generous; best of all, the story delivers.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2011

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Renato Alarcão. Roberto is excited about his cable car trip up the mountain overlooking Caracas. He's not so happy that his father can't accompany him as planned, but luckily Uncle Antonio is able to come along. The text, though wordy, is warm-hearted; Spanish words are scattered throughout. Alarcão's illustrations provide sweeping views of the Caracas skyline. Glos.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Susan Jeffers. It's 1942, and William is considered too little to do war work like his family. He settles for "peace work" and gives a gift of fresh-picked blueberries to Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, who is temporarily living in Massachusetts. Based on a true event, the story captures a child's sense of longing to prove his worth, and Jeffers's art ably transforms him into the knight he dreams of being.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 4-6 The authors elaborate on the many biblical images that help explain the essence of the Judeo-Christian God. The twenty-three images discussed include those from creation (water, light), from "ordinary life" (mother, visitor), and images of "watchfulness and creation" (shepherd, potter). The formal drama of Koshkin's illustrations suits the topic, and the straightforward text will be appreciated by young readers exploring the Bible. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.