(4) PS Illustrated by Linda Davick. Ten children decorate their apartment building's Christmas tree. Each holiday-attired child contributes something to the tree, from "1 shiny golden star" to "10 pretty presents" (with "9 menorah candles" thrown in). Schulman's sometimes awkwardly rhymed text is accompanied by illustrations that, while bright and cheery, are a bit chaotic (much like the season).

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(1) K-3 Illustrated by Meilo So. Narrating in an easygoing, lucid style, Schulman tells Pale Male's story in great detail, integrating it into the context of city life. Meilo So captures New York's rich variety with impressionistic virtuosity. Her point of view varies from curbside to hawk's-eye, her watercolor and colored-pencil palette keyed to the russets and creams of Pale Male's plumage, enlivened with splashes of intense color. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2008

(3) PS Illustrated by Meilo So. With each new season, a brown bunny learns to adapt to and appreciate her changing environment. Soft illustrations convey the essence of each season, whether a riot of colorful summer vegetables or a steel blue night sky lit by a cold winter moon. The gentle story captivates with its simplicity and carefully selected details.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

(3) PS Illustrated by Meilo So. "It's spring! Do you think the children who live here will remember their animal friends on this special day?" The text for this small, sprightly book counts down from "10 Ladybugs crawling all around the crocuses" to "1 Easter Basket filled with treats for all the animals." The delicate, spontaneous-looking illustrations feature a multitude of spring colors.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert