(3) K-3 Illustrated by Lisa Cohen. "Oh, isn't he lovely, / this blind black boy / born to love everyone?" This refrain (or variations on it) features prominently in this exuberant biographical poem about musician Stevie Wonder. The acrylics are composed of matte geometric shapes in the loud, uncompromising colors of pop music. The book comes with a CD featuring "Fingertips (Part 2)" and "Uptight (Everything's Alright)." Discography, timeline.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Shane W. Evans. This energetic poetic romp pays tribute to former NBA player Magic Johnson. While the lively text attempts to capture the vigor and lingo of the game--"deal alley-oop dunkathon / magician passes / now, double-pump / scissor, vamp through space"--the action is not always clear. A cartoon Magic leaps and flies across the large double-page spreads.

Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck