(4) K-3 Illustrated by Diego Funck. The panda, penguin, and zebra from The Black and White Factory return to guide readers through the Color Factory, where only "factory-approved" colors are allowed. Things quickly go awry, but the animals--and readers--learn to have fun with all sorts of "non-approved" colors. While lacking its predecessor's freshness, the endearing heroes and eye-catching illustrations will satisfy fans eager for more interactive color-mixing high jinks.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Diego Funck. A panda, penguin, and zebra lead readers on a charming tour of the Black and White Factory, where things such as dice, dominoes, and tuxedos are made, and where everyone follows the rules: "No messes. No colors. No surprises allowed. Ever." Then a tiny bit of color sneaks into the monochrome factory...and the crisp illustrations. This funny, interactive romp is a winning celebration of creativity.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(3) PS Telchin presents color photos of heart shapes that he has espied in the world, from a leaf to a splotch on some tile; simple text ("See a heart / Share a heart / Catch a heart / Keep a heart") runs like ticker-tape throughout. The message is nifty, but more satisfying is identifying the hearts within the crisp, close-up images.

Reviewer: Nell Beram