(3) K-3 Claudia loves butterflies, but since "it wouldn't be right" to bring them home, she paints pictures of them and hangs the art in her room. In the winter, Claudia has nothing to paint...until she finds a white moth in a drawer. The quiet text conveys Claudia's childlike artistic focus; impressionistic oil paintings on brown paper adeptly capture color, movement, and light.

Reviewer: Mariko Turk

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Milan Pavlovic. Ten-year-old Beverly tries to keep her friend Kabungo, also ten, out of trouble--no easy feat, as Kabungo is an unruly cavegirl who lives in a cave on Main Street. This premise may seem absurd, but the offbeat, episodic novel is surprisingly charming. Rolli uses distinctive language and familiar events to create gentle humor and misunderstandings. Grayscale illustrations show the girls having fun.

Reviewer: Nancy Sheridan

(4) PS Ruby always wants "just one more" of everything until her request for another scoop of ice cream ends in disaster. Afterward, she agrees (mostly) that one can be enough. All those requests for more will likely resonate with readers; Rolli presents a familiar situation with humor and affection. Over-the-top oil paintings contain close-ups of Ruby's wide-open eyes and wild hair, reflecting her enthusiasm.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert