(3) 1-3 Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. In this installment in the classroom hamster's early-chapter-book spinoff series, Humphrey goes home with Room 26 student Garth, who's hosting a treasure hunt over the weekend. When the treasure-hunt prize goes missing, Humphrey plays sleuth. The light and pleasant mystery installment is carried by Humphrey's amiable narrative voice and the generous spot art.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(2) PS Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. The young brown-skinned narrator describes a joyous gathering at Grandma's house. The party includes one grandma, two turkeys, three neighbors (who come bearing "FOUR pots of hot greens and ham hocks")...all the way to fifteen grandkids. When Grandma's house becomes too full, the narrator suggests a solution. Lively, cheerful illustrations convey the energy of the gathering as well as Grandma's determination to make everyone welcome.

Reviewer: Michelle H. Martin | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2017

(3) 1-3 Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. In these installments in the classroom hamster's early-chapter-book spinoff series, Humphrey plays assistant in student Miranda's magic act (Trick) and he wants to find a way to march in the school fair parade with his Room 26 class (Surprise). The light and pleasant elementary-school stories are carried by Humphrey's amiable narrative voice and the generous spot art. Review covers these Humphrey's Tiny Tales titles: Humphrey's Mixed-Up Magic Trick and Humphrey's School Fair Surprise.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 1-3 Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. In these installments in the classroom hamster's early-chapter-book spinoff series, Humphrey plays assistant in student Miranda's magic act (Trick) and he wants to find a way to march in the school fair parade with his Room 26 class (Surprise). The light and pleasant elementary-school stories are carried by Humphrey's amiable narrative voice and the generous spot art. Review covers these Humphrey's Tiny Tales titles: Humphrey's Mixed-Up Magic Trick and Humphrey's School Fair Surprise.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. Maggi's best friend is her dog, Milo (Maggi and Milo). When Maggi's mom encourages her to meet new friends at the playground, she worries because dogs aren't allowed. Jitters fade as Maggi learns that she can enjoy both new friends and old. While the sketchlike digital illustrations enhance the playful tone, the making-friends message gets sidetracked by the rambling story.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. In this companion to Mom School, a little boy is convinced that his dad went to Dad School, where dads learn "how to fix boo-boos, how to mend leaky faucets, / and how to make huge snacks." The art has a slapdash look but is nicely emotive, and those who aren't bothered by some stereotyping of "dad" behavior will enjoy the manly merrymaking.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) 1-3 Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. Hamster Humphrey is excited to go camping with Heidi and her friends in Heidi's backyard. Unfortunately, Heidi's neighbor Richie and his friends are also camping. The boys try to scare the girls, but in the end it's Humphrey who scares the boys with his shadow. Young fans of the classroom critter will enjoy this third early-chapter-book adventure and the cartoony illustrations scattered liberally throughout.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(4) 1-3 Heidi Heckelbeck series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. Witch Heidi loses her front tooth before Picture Day, and before she can use magic to fix it, Dad convinces her to "just own it." Gearing up for her first sleepover, Heidi thinks she needs a spell to quell her fear of the dark. While the "magic" is pretty extraneous, young readers will relate to Heidi's feelings. Black-and-white illustrations are sprinkled throughout. Review covers these Heidi Heckelbeck titles: Heidi Heckelbeck Might Be Afraid of the Dark and Heidi Heckelbeck Says "Cheese".

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(4) 1-3 Heidi Heckelbeck series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. Witch Heidi loses her front tooth before Picture Day, and before she can use magic to fix it, Dad convinces her to "just own it." Gearing up for her first sleepover, Heidi thinks she needs a spell to quell her fear of the dark. While the "magic" is pretty extraneous, young readers will relate to Heidi's feelings. Black-and-white illustrations are sprinkled throughout. Review covers these Heidi Heckelbeck titles: Heidi Heckelbeck Might Be Afraid of the Dark and Heidi Heckelbeck Says "Cheese".

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(4) 1-3 Heidi Heckelbeck series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. Wanting to prove to Mom that she can babysit her brother, Heidi, with classmates Laurel and Bruce, hosts a hands-on museum for little kids at the school fair; to create an activity, Heidi turns to her trusty Book of Spells for inspiration. The plot glosses over Heidi's witchy background too much for series newcomers, but likable characters and frequent black-and-white spot art compensate for that.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) 1-3 Heidi Heckelbeck series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. Young witch Heidi thinks her friend's new pen is super-cool: lollipop-shaped, glittery, strawberry-scented, and it lights up! When the pen goes missing, Lucy thinks Heidi stole it. Can Heidi's spell fix everything? Though the kids' interests and friendship dynamics ring true, the Heckelbecks' witch powers feel underdeveloped and convenient in this story. Emotive black-and-white illustrations add appeal.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. A little girl imagines what her mom learned in Mom School: how to read stories, "pitch a ball slowly so kids can hit it," bait a fishing hook, do more than one thing at a time, and bake cupcakes. Bolstered by Burris's emotive pencil drawings with digital coloring, the story is slight but cute enough and refreshingly stereotype-free.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) 1-3 Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. This is a new early-chapter-book spinoff series from the middle-grade novels. Humphrey is excited to get his own hamster car and race his friend Winky in front of Mrs. Brisbane's class (Wheely). He wants to help Richie with his science project, but he's not happy to meet Richie's energetic puppy (Playful). Welcoming illustrations are scattered generously. Review covers these titles: Humphrey's Playful Puppy Problem and Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) 1-3 Humphrey's Tiny Tales series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. This is a new early-chapter-book spinoff series from the middle-grade novels. Humphrey is excited to get his own hamster car and race his friend Winky in front of Mrs. Brisbane's class (Wheely). He wants to help Richie with his science project, but he's not happy to meet Richie's energetic puppy (Playful). Welcoming illustrations are scattered generously. Review covers these titles: Humphrey's Playful Puppy Problem and Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. Outfitted with rubber boots, pail, and a frog book, Maggi and dog Milo are off to hunt for frogs. They journey to the pond, sing songs, lose track of time, and name each squirmy critter they find. Peppy digital illustrations complement the carefree tone of this appealing tangent-filled narrative of a girl and her dog enjoying the simple delights of backyard nature.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden

(4) 1-3 Heidi Heckelbeck series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. The school's once-white bunny ends up tie-dyed under young witch Heidi's watch and magic only makes matters worse (Bunny); Heidi hopes a spell will cure her sickness before the Fall Festival (Sniffles); and she tries to save Aunt Sophie's wedding when a big problem pops up (Flower). Series fans will appreciate the humorous stories' reliable hijinks, (too) tidy outcomes, and charming black-and-white illustrations. Review covers these Heidi Heckelbeck titles: Heidi Heckelbeck and the Tie-Dyed Bunny, Heidi Heckelbeck Gets the Sniffles, and Heidi Heckelbeck Is a Flower Girl.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(4) 1-3 Heidi Heckelbeck series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. The school's once-white bunny ends up tie-dyed under young witch Heidi's watch and magic only makes matters worse (Bunny); Heidi hopes a spell will cure her sickness before the Fall Festival (Sniffles); and she tries to save Aunt Sophie's wedding when a big problem pops up (Flower). Series fans will appreciate the humorous stories' reliable hijinks, (too) tidy outcomes, and charming black-and-white illustrations. Review covers these Heidi Heckelbeck titles: Heidi Heckelbeck and the Tie-Dyed Bunny, Heidi Heckelbeck Gets the Sniffles, and Heidi Heckelbeck Is a Flower Girl.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(4) 1-3 Heidi Heckelbeck series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. The school's once-white bunny ends up tie-dyed under young witch Heidi's watch and magic only makes matters worse (Bunny); Heidi hopes a spell will cure her sickness before the Fall Festival (Sniffles); and she tries to save Aunt Sophie's wedding when a big problem pops up (Flower). Series fans will appreciate the humorous stories' reliable hijinks, (too) tidy outcomes, and charming black-and-white illustrations. Review covers these Heidi Heckelbeck titles: Heidi Heckelbeck and the Tie-Dyed Bunny, Heidi Heckelbeck Gets the Sniffles, and Heidi Heckelbeck Is a Flower Girl.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. Hazel awaits Edgar's first word, eager for him to respond to the stories she reads to him. But Edgar turns out to be a "no-saying grump"--until his surprising, satisfying second word. Exuberant gestures and facial details in action-filled digital illustrations accentuate Hazel's refreshingly persistent enthusiasm for her baby brother, albeit occasionally in contrast to textual descriptions of Hazel's frustration.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) 1-3 Heidi Heckelbeck series. Illustrated by Priscilla Burris. Friendly witch Heidi suddenly has a secret admirer after being paired with her nemesis's best friend for the science fair (Admirer); she heads to camp and runs into friendship trouble (Camp); and she uses her mom's old tap shoes (and a spell) for the talent show (Dance). Despite some too-neat resolutions, the stories--supplemented by kid-friendly black-and-white illustrations--provide humorous takes on familiar topics. Review covers these Heidi Heckelbeck titles: Heidi Heckelbeck and the Secret Admirer, Heidi Heckelbeck Goes to Camp, and Heidi Heckelbeck Is Ready to Dance!.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner