(4) PS Raffi Songs to Read series. Illustrated by Stacey Schuett. The text of the traditional song about letting one's "light shine" is accompanied by images of an elementary-school class preparing to put on a play: one child dresses as a star and the others dress in native costumes from many lands. Although the art is a bit brooding and dark, the multiethnic cast of enthusiastic kids and the musical arrangement at the end make this book welcome.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(2) PS This adaptation of Raffi's rendition of the popular folksong translates well from picture book to board book. Babies will enjoy hearing the song while perhaps gumming the pages, but those at the older end of the preschool audience will be able to appreciate Wickstrom's jovial illustrations. Music included.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.