(4) PS Illustrated by Jeffrey Scherer. Old Owl flies through the night, hearing various sounds and discovering the animals who make them, then heading off to sleep at daybreak. There's not much story, but simple rhymes provide a handy introduction to some nocturnal animals' behaviors ("'Who tipped trash over there?'" / 'I did,' Raccoon said. / 'There's plenty to share'"). Bold-hued cartoon illustrations accompany the text.

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(3) PS Illustrated by Valeria Petrone. In rhyming, rhythmic text, tiger cub Peter searches for just the right "sunny, sumptuous pumpkin" in which to carve a "simply dimply, dumply face." The warm, bold illustrations perfectly suit this simple jack-o'-lantern tale. There are no other specific references to Halloween, making this a good choice for those celebrating the season rather than the holiday.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin