(3) PS Illustrated by Maira Chiodi. Kelpy the otter builds a ship and sets sail, only to be laughed at by other otters, sharks, pirates, and even waves. When he stumbles upon an even tinier seafaring creature, Kelpy is the one laughing...until he realizes that sea life is more fun with a friend. The text's repetitive refrains are fit for a sea chantey; naive cut-paper illustrations complement the childlike storytelling.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Josh Holinaty. When Liam's twin older brothers, who have no time for him, open rival lemonade stands, he opens one of his own that crushes their business. When they come to him chastened, Liam agrees to hire them in exchange for some brotherly attention. The story is too calculated to pack an emotional punch, but the cartoony art captures the mounting absurdity.

Reviewer: Nell Beram