(3) K-3 Illustrated by Judith Rossell. "9 mice tidy. / 1 mouse somersaults. 9 + 1 = 10." As ten mice prepare for their circus, the breakdown of activity shifts from chores to play, cleverly reinforcing how different combinations of numbers all add up to ten. Mixed-media illustrations of cute-as-can-be acrobatic mice are supported by spare text and a simple equation on each spread, providing an inviting way to introduce basic addition.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(4) PS Illustrated by Judith Rossell. In a busy house with twelve active rabbits, bunny Sophia looks for a lost "something." Each double-page spread pictures the rambunctious bunnies in the kitchen, garden, and various rooms, until Sophia finds the missing bedtime storybook. The look-and-find premise in the counting book uses vocabulary (wicker, duster) that may be challenging for younger listeners.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty