(3) PS Illustrated by Allison Black. "When Mason and Mia were babies, they pooped a lot." Now that the twins are "ready," each gets a personal potty and, by book's end, figures out what to do with it. The text's abundant humor ("'Is the potty for naps?' says Mia. / 'NO!' says Mason") is enhanced with eye-popping art in which the twins, in their sphere-headed adorableness, resemble plush toys.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) PS Illustrated by Allison Black. Jack the pirate gets dressed in this rhyming tale featuring colorful Photoshop illustrations. On each spread Jack dons another item of clothing ("What else? Egads, me toes be cold! / Thick socks o' pink are warm, I'm told") until he's fully dressed and ready to "join me motley crew!" It's a clever twist on two tried-and-true topics, making it a must-have for preschool collections.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Allison Black. Kurtz describes the feces of zoo animals, emphasizing the wide variety of textures, shapes, and smells in a lighthearted yet information-oriented manner. Key features are highlighted in the main rhyming text at the top of each page, while additional information can be found in secondary prose on the bottom. The friendly, smiling zoo creatures and their dung are displayed in colorful cartoonlike images.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2018

(3) PS Illustrated by Allison Black. Simple, rhythmic text full of onomatopoeia, internal rhyme, and alliteration builds excitement as the Barnyard Band preps for a performance. One barnyard animal, however, feels left out: "But what can Cow do?" asks the plaintive refrain. Ultimately, like each of the other animals, Cow has a special role to play. Bright, energetic digital illustrations with a cut-paper look extend the festive, inclusive vibe.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher