(3) K-3 Illustrated by Ann Boyajian. Lighthearted pastel and colored-pencil images illustrate this spirited introduction to historical sites (Independence Hall, the White House), patriotic objects (the flag, the bald eagle), and written documents (the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution). The browsable volume dispels legends, offers intriguing trivia, and contains a list of patriotic holidays and a page devoted to remembering September 11. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Ann Boyajian. In three sections, forty-five poems celebrate spicy girls and women: those who ignore gender stereotypes; athletes, famous and not; and historical figures. The selections (by such poets as Nikki Giovanni, X. J. Kennedy, and Alice Walker) vary in style and tone; accompanying pencil sketches mirror the range of attitudes expressed. Appended notes provide information on the well-known women honored here.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(3) PS Illustrated by Ann Boyajian. A toddler and his grandfather search the house for the little boy's sandals. They find all kinds of things before they find the favorite shoes. The hunt is a good excuse for learning concepts--including colors and numbers--and the story is just right for young listeners and ends with a song The pastel illustrations are soft and warm and suit the cozy feeling of the story.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth