(4) 1-3 Translated by J. Alison James. Illustrated by Ruth Scholte van Mast. When a lion cub is frightened by a rhinoceros, Father Lion tells her that lions are always brave. Later, when hunters come and Father is afraid, the cub learns the difference between caution and cowardice. The lesson is not entirely clear, however, since the cub displays appropriate caution with the rhinoceros. Childish pencil and watercolor illustrations show the lions in an African landscape.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Ulises Wensell. Little Bear, hardly more than a toddler himself, thinks having a baby sister is a pain. She requires all his mother's attention and knocks over his blocks. However, when his sister disappears while he is babysitting, he realizes how much he loves her. The fuzzy round bears in the pastel illustrations add warmth to the too predictable story.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Ulises Wensell. After hibernating in a damp cave, Papa and Mama Bear begin building a cozy new cabin. They are too busy to pay attention to Little Bear, so he goes looking for someone who does. Finally, he meets another bear cub and they play happily together. Soft illustrations warm the tale.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin