(3) K-3 Illustrated by Scott Brundage. A cumulative tale modeled after "The House That Jack Built" depicts the journey of the first three astronauts who traveled to the moon on Apollo 11. Additional bulleted facts accompany the author's lyrical, descriptive verses up to the welcome afforded the heroic travelers upon returning home. Brundage's cool palette enhances a mainly night-set story well-suited to bedtime reading. Reading list. Bib.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Scott Brundage. Retired astronaut Anderson introduces readers to a surprisingly detailed alphabet book of space terms. Each letter introduces a concept related to astronautics via a brief poem with sometimes forced rhymes and meter. Readers seeking elaboration can consult the paragraphs of additional information included with each letter. Brundage's richly colored, realistic illustrations complement the text, which invites repeated perusals and reading aloud.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(4) 4-6 Calico Chapter Books: Monster Hunters series. Illustrated by Scott Brundage. Gabe, Tyler, and Sean continue to help Gabe's older brother document proof of mythical and legendary monsters for his internet show Discover Cryptids; these outings take the crew to the Ozark Mountains (Howler), West Virginia (Mothman), South Carolina (Swamp Lizard), and Saskatchewan (Turtle Lake). Despite the stilted dialogue, reluctant or struggling middle-grade readers will appreciate the large print, short chapters, and action-packed illustrations. Review covers the following Calico: Monster Hunters titles: Hunt the Ozark Howler, Meet the Mothman, Spot the Swamp Lizard Man, and Track the Turtle Lake Monster.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Calico Chapter Books: Monster Hunters series. Illustrated by Scott Brundage. Gabe, Tyler, and Sean continue to help Gabe's older brother document proof of mythical and legendary monsters for his internet show Discover Cryptids; these outings take the crew to the Ozark Mountains (Howler), West Virginia (Mothman), South Carolina (Swamp Lizard), and Saskatchewan (Turtle Lake). Despite the stilted dialogue, reluctant or struggling middle-grade readers will appreciate the large print, short chapters, and action-packed illustrations. Review covers the following Calico: Monster Hunters titles: Hunt the Ozark Howler, Meet the Mothman, Spot the Swamp Lizard Man, and Track the Turtle Lake Monster.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Calico Chapter Books: Monster Hunters series. Illustrated by Scott Brundage. Gabe, Tyler, and Sean continue to help Gabe's older brother document proof of mythical and legendary monsters for his internet show Discover Cryptids; these outings take the crew to the Ozark Mountains (Howler), West Virginia (Mothman), South Carolina (Swamp Lizard), and Saskatchewan (Turtle Lake). Despite the stilted dialogue, reluctant or struggling middle-grade readers will appreciate the large print, short chapters, and action-packed illustrations. Review covers the following Calico: Monster Hunters titles: Hunt the Ozark Howler, Meet the Mothman, Spot the Swamp Lizard Man, and Track the Turtle Lake Monster.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Calico Chapter Books: Monster Hunters series. Illustrated by Scott Brundage. Gabe, Tyler, and Sean continue to help Gabe's older brother document proof of mythical and legendary monsters for his internet show Discover Cryptids; these outings take the crew to the Ozark Mountains (Howler), West Virginia (Mothman), South Carolina (Swamp Lizard), and Saskatchewan (Turtle Lake). Despite the stilted dialogue, reluctant or struggling middle-grade readers will appreciate the large print, short chapters, and action-packed illustrations. Review covers the following Calico: Monster Hunters titles: Hunt the Ozark Howler, Meet the Mothman, Spot the Swamp Lizard Man, and Track the Turtle Lake Monster.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 1-3 Stepping Stone: MVP series. Illustrated by Scott Brundage. A diverse group of Franklin Elementary students--Max, Alice, Nico, and twins Luke and Kat--works to uncover who's trying to sabotage the school's Olympic-style field day while also participating in the competitions. Action-filled chapters and plentiful black-and-white illustrations support beginning readers. Facts about the Olympics are included at book's end. A lively start to the mystery/sports mash-up series.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 Calico Chapter Books: Monster Hunters series. Illustrated by Scott Brundage. Three boys assist an older brother with his internet show about discovering cryptids (mythical or legendary monsters) by chasing clues to their whereabouts and, hopefully, photographing them. But is documentary proof possible? Scary adventures include encounters with strange beasts and shady characters. Despite the stilted dialogue, reluctant or struggling middle-grade readers will appreciate the large print, short chapters, and action-packed illustrations. Review covers these Monster Hunters titles: Chase the Chupacabra, Hunt for Sewer Gators, Search for Bigfoot, and Tame Tahoe Tessie.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Calico Chapter Books: Monster Hunters series. Illustrated by Scott Brundage. Three boys assist an older brother with his internet show about discovering cryptids (mythical or legendary monsters) by chasing clues to their whereabouts and, hopefully, photographing them. But is documentary proof possible? Scary adventures include encounters with strange beasts and shady characters. Despite the stilted dialogue, reluctant or struggling middle-grade readers will appreciate the large print, short chapters, and action-packed illustrations. Review covers these Monster Hunters titles: Chase the Chupacabra, Hunt for Sewer Gators, Search for Bigfoot, and Tame Tahoe Tessie.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Calico Chapter Books: Monster Hunters series. Illustrated by Scott Brundage. Three boys assist an older brother with his internet show about discovering cryptids (mythical or legendary monsters) by chasing clues to their whereabouts and, hopefully, photographing them. But is documentary proof possible? Scary adventures include encounters with strange beasts and shady characters. Despite the stilted dialogue, reluctant or struggling middle-grade readers will appreciate the large print, short chapters, and action-packed illustrations. Review covers these Monster Hunters titles: Chase the Chupacabra, Hunt for Sewer Gators, Search for Bigfoot, and Tame Tahoe Tessie.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Calico Chapter Books: Monster Hunters series. Illustrated by Scott Brundage. Three boys assist an older brother with his internet show about discovering cryptids (mythical or legendary monsters) by chasing clues to their whereabouts and, hopefully, photographing them. But is documentary proof possible? Scary adventures include encounters with strange beasts and shady characters. Despite the stilted dialogue, reluctant or struggling middle-grade readers will appreciate the large print, short chapters, and action-packed illustrations. Review covers these Monster Hunters titles: Chase the Chupacabra, Hunt for Sewer Gators, Search for Bigfoot, and Tame Tahoe Tessie.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo