(4) K-3 Illustrated by Liz Murphy. Hoping to drum up some friends, dog Stella tells everyone in her porcine dance class that she's a pig princess. This be-true-to-yourself picture book is fairly indistinguishable from an Angelina Ballerina–type offering. However, the expressive pink- and purple-heavy mixed-media illustrations add some flair.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Liz Murphy. Abandoned in a park, a charismatic but scruffy dog finds a loving new owner through Broadway Barks, a theater showcase that raises awareness about homeless pets. The real event behind the story--a pet adopt-a-thon on Broadway--is more interesting than the well-meaning but quotidian story. Mixed-media collage illustrations add texture and whimsy. A CD of Peters reading the story is included.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute