(3) K-3 Illustrated by Chuck Groenink. Luca, a newcomer to the city, is rejected by dogs for being too fox-like and by foxes for being too dog-like. Luca doesn't know where he fits until a girl befriends him, giving him license to be whoever he wants. Groenink's digital illustrations underscore the air of possibility and have a soft quality that suits this tender story about self-acceptance and identity coming into focus.

Reviewer: Erica Wetter

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Ben Hilts & Sean Hilts. When nothing helps the Insomniacs adjust after a twelve-time-zone move, the family of three decides to start living during the nighttime and sleeping during the day. The unusual story and the subdued pencil, charcoal, and digital art--recalling that of Edward Gorey and Tim Burton--mesh perfectly, creating a quiet mood ideal for bedtime reading.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter